1  "O () O, the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet, derives its form, value, and name from the Greek O, through the Latin. The letter came into the Greek from the Ph/nician, which possibly derived it ultimately from the Egyptian. Etymologically, the letter o is most closely related to a, e, and u; as in E. bone, AS. ban; E. stone, AS. stan; E. broke, AS. brecan to break; E. bore, AS. beran to bear; E. dove, AS. d/fe; E. toft, tuft; tone, tune; number, F. nombre."
   2  
   3  "O () Among the ancients, O was a mark of triple time, from the notion that the ternary, or number 3, is the most perfect of numbers, and properly expressed by a circle, the most perfect figure."
   4  
   5  O's (pl. ) of O
   6  
   7  Oes (pl. ) of O
   8  
   9  "O (n.) The letter O, or its sound."
  10  
  11  O (n.) Something shaped like the letter O; a circle or oval.
  12  
  13  O (n.) A cipher; zero.
  14  
  15  "O' () A prefix to Irish family names, which signifies grandson or descendant of, and is a character of dignity; as, O'Neil, O'Carrol."
  16  
  17  O' (prep.) A shortened form of of or on.
  18  
  19  O (a.) One.
  20  
  21  "O (interj.) An exclamation used in calling or directly addressing a person or personified object; also, as an emotional or impassioned exclamation expressing pain, grief, surprise, desire, fear, etc."
  22  
  23  Oad (n.) See Woad.
  24  
  25  "Oaf (n.) Originally, an elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins; hence, a deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an idiot."
  26  
  27  Oafish (a.) Like an oaf; simple.
  28  
  29  "Oak (n.) Any tree or shrub of the genus Quercus. The oaks have alternate leaves, often variously lobed, and staminate flowers in catkins. The fruit is a smooth nut, called an acorn, which is more or less inclosed in a scaly involucre called the cup or cupule. There are now recognized about three hundred species, of which nearly fifty occur in the United States, the rest in Europe, Asia, and the other parts of North America, a very few barely reaching the northern parts of South America and Africa. Many of the oaks form forest trees of grand proportions and live many centuries. The wood is usually hard and tough, and provided with conspicuous medullary rays, forming the silver grain."
  30  
  31  Oak (n.) The strong wood or timber of the oak.
  32  
  33  Oaken (a.) Made or consisting of oaks or of the wood of oaks.
  34  
  35  Oaker (n.) See Ocher.
  36  
  37  Oakling (n.) A young oak.
  38  
  39  "Oakum (n.) The material obtained by untwisting and picking into loose fiber old hemp ropes; -- used for calking the seams of ships, stopping leaks, etc."
  40  
  41  Oakum (n.) The coarse portion separated from flax or hemp in nackling.
  42  
  43  Oaky (n.) Resembling oak; strong.
  44  
  45  "Oar (n) An implement for impelling a boat, being a slender piece of timber, usually ash or spruce, with a grip or handle at one end and a broad blade at the other. The part which rests in the rowlock is called the loom."
  46  
  47  "Oar (n) An oarsman; a rower; as, he is a good oar."
  48  
  49  Oar (n) An oarlike swimming organ of various invertebrates.
  50  
  51  Oared (imp. & p. p.) of Oar
  52  
  53  Oaring (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Oar
  54  
  55  Oar (v. t. & i.) To row.
  56  
  57  "Oared (a.) Furnished with oars; -- chiefly used in composition; as, a four-oared boat."
  58  
  59  Oared (a.) Having feet adapted for swimming.
  60  
  61  Oared (a.) Totipalmate; -- said of the feet of certain birds. See Illust. of Aves.
  62  
  63  Oarfish (n.) The ribbon fish.
  64  
  65  Oarfoot (n.) Any crustacean of the genus Remipes.
  66  
  67  Oar-footed (a.) Having feet adapted for swimming.
  68  
  69  Oarless (a.) Without oars.
  70  
  71  "Oarlock (n.) The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests in rowing. See Rowlock."
  72  
  73  Oarsmen (pl. ) of Oarsman
  74  
  75  "Oarsman (n.) One who uses, or is skilled in the use of, an oar; a rower."
  76  
  77  Oarsweed (n.) Any large seaweed of the genus Laminaria; tangle; kelp. See Kelp.
  78  
  79  "Oary (a.) Having the form or the use of an oar; as, the swan's oary feet."
  80  
  81  Oases (pl. ) of Oasis
  82  
  83  "Oasis (n.) A fertile or green spot in a waste or desert, esp. in a sandy desert."
  84  
  85  Oast (n.) A kiln to dry hops or malt; a cockle.
  86  
  87  Oats (pl. ) of Oat
  88  
  89  "Oat (n.) A well-known cereal grass (Avena sativa), and its edible grain; -- commonly used in the plural and in a collective sense."
  90  
  91  Oat (n.) A musical pipe made of oat straw.
  92  
  93  Oatcake (n.) A cake made of oatmeal.
  94  
  95  "Oaten (a.) Consisting of an oat straw or stem; as, an oaten pipe."
  96  
  97  "Oaten (a.) Made of oatmeal; as, oaten cakes."
  98  
  99  Oaths (pl. ) of Oath
 100  
 101  "Oath (n.) A solemn affirmation or declaration, made with a reverent appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed."
 102  
 103  "Oath (n.) A solemn affirmation, connected with a sacred object, or one regarded as sacred, as the temple, the altar, the blood of Abel, the Bible, the Koran, etc."
 104  
 105  "Oath (n.) An appeal (in verification of a statement made) to a superior sanction, in such a form as exposes the party making the appeal to an indictment for perjury if the statement be false."
 106  
 107  "Oath (n.) A careless and blasphemous use of the name of the divine Being, or anything divine or sacred, by way of appeal or as a profane exclamation or ejaculation; an expression of profane swearing."
 108  
 109  Oathable (a.) Capable of having an oath administered to.
 110  
 111  Oathbreaking (n.) The violation of an oath; perjury.
 112  
 113  Oatmeal (n.) Meal made of oats.
 114  
 115  Oatmeal (n.) A plant of the genus Panicum; panic grass.
 116  
 117  "Ob- () A prefix signifying to, toward, before, against, reversely, etc.; also, as a simple intensive; as in oblige, to bind to; obstacle, something standing before; object, lit., to throw against; obovate, reversely, ovate. Ob- is commonly assimilated before c, f, g, and p, to oc-, of-, og-, and op-."
 118  
 119  "Obcompressed (a.) Compressed or flattened antero-posteriorly, or in a way opposite to the usual one."
 120  
 121  Obconic (a.) Alt. of Obconical
 122  
 123  "Obconical (a.) Conical, but having the apex downward; inversely conical."
 124  
 125  "Obcordate (a.) Heart-shaped, with the attachment at the pointed end; inversely cordate: as, an obcordate petal or leaf."
 126  
 127  "Obdiplostemonous (a.) Having twice as many stamens as petals, those of the outer set being opposite the petals; -- said of flowers."
 128  
 129  Obdiplostemony (n.) The condition of being obdiplostemonous.
 130  
 131  Obdormition (n.) Sleep.
 132  
 133  "Obduce (v. t.) To draw over, as a covering."
 134  
 135  Obduct (v. t.) To draw over; to cover.
 136  
 137  "Obduction (n.) The act of drawing or laying over, as a covering."
 138  
 139  Obduracy (n.) The duality or state of being obdurate; invincible hardness of heart; obstinacy.
 140  
 141  "Obdurate (a.) Hardened in feelings, esp. against moral or mollifying influences; unyielding; hard-hearted; stubbornly wicked."
 142  
 143  Obdurate (a.) Hard; harsh; rugged; rough; intractable.
 144  
 145  Obdurate (v. t.) To harden.
 146  
 147  Obduration (n.) A hardening of the heart; hardness of heart.
 148  
 149  Obdure (v. t.) To harden.
 150  
 151  Obdure (a.) Alt. of Obdured
 152  
 153  Obdured (a.) Obdurate; hard.
 154  
 155  Obdureness (n.) Alt. of Obduredness
 156  
 157  Obduredness (n.) Hardness.
 158  
 159  Obbe (n.) See Obi.
 160  
 161  Obeah (n.) Same as Obi.
 162  
 163  "Obeah (a.) Of or pertaining to obi; as, the obeah man."
 164  
 165  Obedible (a.) Obedient.
 166  
 167  "Obedience (n.) The act of obeying, or the state of being obedient; compliance with that which is required by authority; subjection to rightful restraint or control."
 168  
 169  Obedience (n.) Words or actions denoting submission to authority; dutifulness.
 170  
 171  "Obedience (n.) A following; a body of adherents; as, the Roman Catholic obedience, or the whole body of persons who submit to the authority of the pope."
 172  
 173  Obedience (n.) A cell (or offshoot of a larger monastery) governed by a prior.
 174  
 175  Obedience (n.) One of the three monastic vows.
 176  
 177  Obedience (n.) The written precept of a superior in a religious order or congregation to a subject.
 178  
 179  Obedienciary (n.) One yielding obedience.
 180  
 181  "Obedient (a.) Subject in will or act to authority; willing to obey; submissive to restraint, control, or command."
 182  
 183  Obediential (a.) According to the rule of obedience.
 184  
 185  Obediently (adv.) In an obedient manner; with obedience.
 186  
 187  Obeisance (n.) Obedience.
 188  
 189  Obeisance (n.) A manifestation of obedience; an expression of difference or respect; homage; a bow; a courtesy.
 190  
 191  Obeisancy (n.) See Obeisance.
 192  
 193  "Obeisant (a.) Ready to obey; reverent; differential; also, servilely submissive."
 194  
 195  Obelion (n.) The region of the skull between the two parietal foramina where the closure of the sagittal suture usually begins.
 196  
 197  Obeliscal (a.) Formed like an obelisk.
 198  
 199  "Obelisk (n.) An upright, four-sided pillar, gradually tapering as it rises, and terminating in a pyramid called pyramidion. It is ordinarily monolithic. Egyptian obelisks are commonly covered with hieroglyphic writing from top to bottom."
 200  
 201  "Obelisk (n.) A mark of reference; -- called also dagger [/]. See Dagger, n., 2."
 202  
 203  Obelisked (imp. & p. p.) of Obelisk
 204  
 205  Obelisking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obelisk
 206  
 207  Obelisk (v. t.) To mark or designate with an obelisk.
 208  
 209  Obelized (imp. & p. p.) of Obelize
 210  
 211  Obelizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obelize
 212  
 213  Obelize (v. t.) To designate with an obelus; to mark as doubtful or spirituous.
 214  
 215  Obeli (pl. ) of Obelus
 216  
 217  "Obelus (n.) A mark [thus /, or � ]; -- so called as resembling a needle. In old MSS. or editions of the classics, it marks suspected passages or readings."
 218  
 219  Obequitate (v. i.) To ride about.
 220  
 221  "Oberon (n.) The king of the fairies, and husband of Titania or Queen Mab."
 222  
 223  Oberration (n.) A wandering about.
 224  
 225  Obese (a.) Excessively corpulent; fat; fleshy.
 226  
 227  Obeseness (n.) Quality of being obese; obesity.
 228  
 229  Obesity (n.) The state or quality of being obese; incumbrance of flesh.
 230  
 231  Obeyed (imp. & p. p.) of Obey
 232  
 233  Obeying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obey
 234  
 235  Obey (v. t.) To give ear to; to execute the commands of; to yield submission to; to comply with the orders of.
 236  
 237  Obey (v. t.) To submit to the authority of; to be ruled by.
 238  
 239  "Obey (v. t.) To yield to the impulse, power, or operation of; as, a ship obeys her helm."
 240  
 241  Obey (v. i.) To give obedience.
 242  
 243  Obeyer (n.) One who yields obedience.
 244  
 245  Obeyingly (adv.) Obediently; submissively.
 246  
 247  Obfirm (v. t.) Alt. of Obfirmate
 248  
 249  Obfirmate (v. t.) To make firm; to harden in resolution.
 250  
 251  Obfirmation (n.) Hardness of heart; obduracy.
 252  
 253  Obfuscate (a.) Obfuscated; darkened; obscured.
 254  
 255  Obfuscated (imp. & p. p.) of Obfuscate
 256  
 257  Obfuscating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obfuscate
 258  
 259  "Obfuscate (v. t.) To darken; to obscure; to becloud; hence, to confuse; to bewilder."
 260  
 261  Obfuscation (n.) The act of darkening or bewildering; the state of being darkened.
 262  
 263  "Obi (n.) A species of sorcery, probably of African origin, practiced among the negroes of the West Indies."
 264  
 265  Obi (n.) A charm or fetich.
 266  
 267  "Obimbricate (a.) Imbricated, with the overlapping ends directed downward."
 268  
 269  Obit (n.) Death; decease; the date of one's death.
 270  
 271  Obit (n.) A funeral solemnity or office; obsequies.
 272  
 273  Obit (n.) A service for the soul of a deceased person on the anniversary of the day of his death.
 274  
 275  Obiter (adv.) In passing; incidentally; by the way.
 276  
 277  "Obitual (a.) Of or pertaining to obits, or days when obits are celebrated; as, obitual days."
 278  
 279  Obituarily (adv.) In the manner of an obituary.
 280  
 281  "Obiyuary (a.) Of or pertaining to the death of a person or persons; as, an obituary notice; obituary poetry."
 282  
 283  Obituaries (pl. ) of Obituary
 284  
 285  "Obituary (n.) That which pertains to, or is called forth by, the obit or death of a person; esp., an account of a deceased person; a notice of the death of a person, accompanied by a biographical sketch."
 286  
 287  "Obituary (n.) A list of the dead, or a register of anniversary days when service is performed for the dead."
 288  
 289  Objected (imp. & p. p.) of Object
 290  
 291  Objecting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Object
 292  
 293  Object (v. t.) To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.
 294  
 295  Object (v. t.) To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
 296  
 297  Object (v. i.) To make opposition in words or argument; -- usually followed by to.
 298  
 299  "Object (v. t.) That which is put, or which may be regarded as put, in the way of some of the senses; something visible or tangible; as, he observed an object in the distance; all the objects in sight; he touched a strange object in the dark."
 300  
 301  "Object (v. t.) That which is set, or which may be regarded as set, before the mind so as to be apprehended or known; that of which the mind by any of its activities takes cognizance, whether a thing external in space or a conception formed by the mind itself; as, an object of knowledge, wonder, fear, thought, study, etc."
 302  
 303  "Object (v. t.) That by which the mind, or any of its activities, is directed; that on which the purpose are fixed as the end of action or effort; that which is sought for; end; aim; motive; final cause."
 304  
 305  Object (v. t.) Sight; show; appearance; aspect.
 306  
 307  "Object (v. t.) A word, phrase, or clause toward which an action is directed, or is considered to be directed; as, the object of a transitive verb."
 308  
 309  "Object (a.) Opposed; presented in opposition; also, exposed."
 310  
 311  Objectable (a.) Such as can be presented in opposition; that may be put forward as an objection.
 312  
 313  Objectify (v. t.) To cause to become an object; to cause to assume the character of an object; to render objective.
 314  
 315  "Objection (n.) The act of objecting; as, to prevent agreement, or action, by objection."
 316  
 317  "Objection (n.) That which is, or may be, presented in opposition; an adverse reason or argument; a reason for objecting; obstacle; impediment; as, I have no objection to going; unreasonable objections."
 318  
 319  Objection (n.) Cause of trouble; sorrow.
 320  
 321  "Objectionable (a.) Liable to objection; likely to be objected to or disapproved of; offensive; as, objectionable words."
 322  
 323  "Objectist (n.) One who adheres to, or is skilled in, the objective philosophy."
 324  
 325  Objectivate (v. t.) To objectify.
 326  
 327  Objectivation (n.) Converting into an object.
 328  
 329  Objective (a.) Of or pertaining to an object.
 330  
 331  "Objective (a.) Of or pertaining to an object; contained in, or having the nature or position of, an object; outward; external; extrinsic; -- an epithet applied to whatever ir exterior to the mind, or which is simply an object of thought or feeling, and opposed to subjective."
 332  
 333  "Objective (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, the case which follows a transitive verb or a preposition, being that case in which the direct object of the verb is placed. See Accusative, n."
 334  
 335  Objective (n.) The objective case.
 336  
 337  "Objective (n.) An object glass. See under Object, n."
 338  
 339  "Objective (n.) Same as Objective point, under Objective, a."
 340  
 341  "Objectively (adv.) In the manner or state of an object; as, a determinate idea objectively in the mind."
 342  
 343  Objectiveness (n.) Objectivity.
 344  
 345  "Objectivity (n.) The state, quality, or relation of being objective; character of the object or of the objective."
 346  
 347  Obectize (v. t.) To make an object of; to regard as an object; to place in the position of an object.
 348  
 349  Objectless (a.) Having no object; purposeless.
 350  
 351  Objector (n.) One who objects; one who offers objections to a proposition or measure.
 352  
 353  Objibways (n.pl.) See Chippeways.
 354  
 355  Objicient (n.) One who makes objection; an objector.
 356  
 357  Objuration (n.) A binding by oath.
 358  
 359  Objurgated (imp. & p. p.) of Objurgate
 360  
 361  Objurgating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Objurgate
 362  
 363  Objurgate (v. t.) To chide; to reprove.
 364  
 365  Objurgation (n.) The act of objurgating; reproof.
 366  
 367  Objurgatory (a.) Designed to objurgate or chide; containing or expressing reproof; culpatory.
 368  
 369  "Oblanceolate (a.) Lanceolate in the reversed order, that is, narrowing toward the point of attachment more than toward the apex."
 370  
 371  "Oblate (a.) Flattened or depressed at the poles; as, the earth is an oblate spheroid."
 372  
 373  "Oblate (a.) Offered up; devoted; consecrated; dedicated; -- used chiefly or only in the titles of Roman Catholic orders. See Oblate, n."
 374  
 375  "Oblate (a.) One of an association of priests or religious women who have offered themselves to the service of the church. There are three such associations of priests, and one of women, called oblates."
 376  
 377  Oblate (a.) One of the Oblati.
 378  
 379  Oblateness (n.) The quality or state of being oblate.
 380  
 381  Oblati (n. pl.) Children dedicated in their early years to the monastic state.
 382  
 383  "Oblati (n. pl.) A class of persons, especially in the Middle Ages, who offered themselves and their property to a monastery."
 384  
 385  "Oblation (n.) The act of offering, or of making an offering."
 386  
 387  Oblation (n.) Anything offered or presented in worship or sacred service; an offering; a sacrifice.
 388  
 389  "Oblation (n.) A gift or contribution made to a church, as for the expenses of the eucharist, or for the support of the clergy and the poor."
 390  
 391  Oblationer (n.) One who makes an offering as an act worship or reverence.
 392  
 393  "Oblatrate (v. i.) To bark or snarl, as a dog."
 394  
 395  Oblatration (n.) The act of oblatrating; a barking or snarling.
 396  
 397  Oblata (pl. ) of Oblatum
 398  
 399  Oblatum (n.) An oblate spheroid; a figure described by the revolution of an ellipse about its minor axis. Cf. Oblongum.
 400  
 401  Oblectate (v. t.) To delight; to please greatly.
 402  
 403  Oblectation (n.) The act of pleasing highly; the state of being greatly pleased; delight.
 404  
 405  "Obligable (a.) Acknowledging, or complying with, obligation; trustworthy."
 406  
 407  Obligated (imp. & p. p.) of Obligate
 408  
 409  Obligating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obligate
 410  
 411  "Obligate (v. t.) To bring or place under obligation, moral or legal; to hold by a constraining motive."
 412  
 413  Obligate (v. t.) To bind or firmly hold to an act; to compel; to constrain; to bind to any act of duty or courtesy by a formal pledge.
 414  
 415  Obligation (n.) The act of obligating.
 416  
 417  "Obligation (n.) That which obligates or constrains; the binding power of a promise, contract, oath, or vow, or of law; that which constitutes legal or moral duty."
 418  
 419  "Obligation (n.) Any act by which a person becomes bound to do something to or for anouther, or to forbear something; external duties imposed by law, promise, or contract, by the relations of society, or by courtesy, kindness, etc."
 420  
 421  "Obligation (n.) The state of being obligated or bound; the state of being indebted for an act of favor or kindness; as, to place others under obligations to one."
 422  
 423  "Obligation (n.) A bond with a condition annexed, and a penalty for nonfulfillment. In a larger sense, it is an acknowledgment of a duty to pay a certain sum or do a certain things."
 424  
 425  Obligato (a.) See Obbligato.
 426  
 427  Obligatorily (adv.) In an obligatory manner; by reason of obligation.
 428  
 429  Obligatoriness (n.) The quality or state of being obligatory.
 430  
 431  "Obligatory (a.) Binding in law or conscience; imposing duty or obligation; requiring performance or forbearance of some act; -- often followed by on or upon; as, obedience is obligatory on a soldier."
 432  
 433  Obliged (imp. & p. p.) of Oblige
 434  
 435  Obliging (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Oblige
 436  
 437  "Oblige (v. t.) To attach, as by a bond."
 438  
 439  "Oblige (v. t.) To constrain by physical, moral, or legal force; to put under obligation to do or forbear something."
 440  
 441  "Oblige (v. t.) To bind by some favor rendered; to place under a debt; hence, to do a favor to; to please; to gratify; to accommodate."
 442  
 443  "Obligee (n.) The person to whom another is bound, or the person to whom a bond is given."
 444  
 445  Obligement (n.) Obligation.
 446  
 447  "Obliger (n.) One who, or that which, obliges."
 448  
 449  "Obliging (a.) Putting under obligation; disposed to oblige or do favors; hence, helpful; civil; kind."
 450  
 451  "Obligor (n.) The person who binds himself, or gives his bond to another."
 452  
 453  "Obliquation (n.) The act of becoming oblique; a turning to one side; obliquity; as, the obliquation of the eyes."
 454  
 455  Obliquation (n.) Deviation from moral rectitude.
 456  
 457  "Oblique (a.) Not erect or perpendicular; neither parallel to, nor at right angles from, the base; slanting; inclined."
 458  
 459  "Oblique (a.) Not straightforward; indirect; obscure; hence, disingenuous; underhand; perverse; sinister."
 460  
 461  Oblique (a.) Not direct in descent; not following the line of father and son; collateral.
 462  
 463  Oblique (n.) An oblique line.
 464  
 465  Obliqued (imp. & p. p.) of Oblique
 466  
 467  Obliquing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Oblique
 468  
 469  Oblique (v. i.) To deviate from a perpendicular line; to move in an oblique direction.
 470  
 471  "Oblique (v. i.) To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; -- formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left."
 472  
 473  "Oblique-angled (a.) Having oblique angles; as, an oblique-angled triangle."
 474  
 475  Obliquely (adv.) In an oblique manner; not directly; indirectly.
 476  
 477  Obliqueness (n.) Quality or state of being oblique.
 478  
 479  Obliquities (pl. ) of Obliquity
 480  
 481  "Obliquity (n.) The condition of being oblique; deviation from a right line; deviation from parallelism or perpendicularity; the amount of such deviation; divergence; as, the obliquity of the ecliptic to the equator."
 482  
 483  Obliquity (n.) Deviation from ordinary rules; irregularity; deviation from moral rectitude.
 484  
 485  Oblite (a.) Indistinct; slurred over.
 486  
 487  Obliterated (imp. & p. p.) of Obliterate
 488  
 489  Obliterating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obliterate
 490  
 491  "Obliterate (v. t.) To erase or blot out; to efface; to render undecipherable, as a writing."
 492  
 493  Obliterate (v. t.) To wear out; to remove or destroy utterly by any means; to render imperceptible; as. to obliterate ideas; to obliterate the monuments of antiquity.
 494  
 495  Obliterate (a.) Scarcely distinct; -- applied to the markings of insects.
 496  
 497  "Obliteration (n.) The act of obliterating, or the state of being obliterated; extinction."
 498  
 499  Obliterative (a.) Tending or serving to obliterate.
 500  
 501  "Oblivion (n.) The act of forgetting, or the state of being forgotten; cessation of remembrance; forgetfulness."
 502  
 503  "Oblivion (n.) Official ignoring of offenses; amnesty, or general pardon; as, an act of oblivion."
 504  
 505  Oblivious (a.) Promoting oblivion; causing forgetfulness.
 506  
 507  Oblivious (a.) Evincing oblivion; forgetful.
 508  
 509  Oblocutor (n.) A disputer; a gainsayer.
 510  
 511  "Oblong (a.) Having greater length than breadth, esp. when rectangular."
 512  
 513  "Oblong (n.) A rectangular figure longer than it is broad; hence, any figure longer than it is broad."
 514  
 515  Oblongata (n.) The medulla oblongata.
 516  
 517  Oblongatal (a.) Of or pertaining to the medulla oblongata; medullar.
 518  
 519  Oblongish (a.) Somewhat oblong.
 520  
 521  Oblongly (adv.) In an oblong form.
 522  
 523  Oblongness (n.) State or quality of being oblong.
 524  
 525  "Oblong-ovate (a.) Between oblong and ovate, but inclined to the latter."
 526  
 527  Oblonga (pl. ) of Oblongum
 528  
 529  "Oblongum (n.) A prolate spheroid; a figure described by the revolution of an ellipse about its greater axis. Cf. Oblatum, and see Ellipsoid of revolution, under Ellipsoid."
 530  
 531  Obloquious (a.) Containing obloquy; reproachful
 532  
 533  Obloquy (n.) Censorious speech; defamatory language; language that casts contempt on men or their actions; blame; reprehension.
 534  
 535  Obloquy (n.) Cause of reproach; disgrace.
 536  
 537  Obluctation (n.) A struggle against; resistance; opposition.
 538  
 539  Obmutescence (n.) A becoming dumb; loss of speech.
 540  
 541  Obmutescence (n.) A keeping silent or mute.
 542  
 543  Obnoxious (a.) Subject; liable; exposed; answerable; amenable; -- with to.
 544  
 545  Obnoxious (a.) Liable to censure; exposed to punishment; reprehensible; blameworthy.
 546  
 547  "Obnoxious (a.) Offensive; odious; hateful; as, an obnoxious statesman; a minister obnoxious to the Whigs."
 548  
 549  Obnubilate (v. t.) To cloud; to obscure.
 550  
 551  "Oboe (n.) One of the higher wind instruments in the modern orchestra, yet of great antiquity, having a penetrating pastoral quality of tone, somewhat like the clarinet in form, but more slender, and sounded by means of a double reed; a hautboy."
 552  
 553  Oboist (n.) A performer on the oboe.
 554  
 555  Obolary (a.) Possessing only small coins; impoverished.
 556  
 557  "Obole (n.) A weight of twelve grains; or, according to some, of ten grains, or half a scruple."
 558  
 559  Obolize (v. t.) See Obelize.
 560  
 561  "Obolo (n.) A copper coin, used in the Ionian Islands, about one cent in value."
 562  
 563  Oboli (pl. ) of Obolus
 564  
 565  "Obolus (n.) A small silver coin of Athens, the sixth part of a drachma, about three cents in value."
 566  
 567  "Obolus (n.) An ancient weight, the sixth part of a drachm."
 568  
 569  Obomegoid (a.) Obversely omegoid.
 570  
 571  Oboval (a.) Obovate.
 572  
 573  "Obovate (a.) Inversely ovate; ovate with the narrow end downward; as, an obovate leaf."
 574  
 575  Obreption (n.) The act of creeping upon with secrecy or by surprise.
 576  
 577  Obreption (n.) The obtaining gifts of escheat by fraud or surprise.
 578  
 579  "Obreptitious (a.) Done or obtained by surprise; with secrecy, or by concealment of the truth."
 580  
 581  "Obrogate (v. t.) To annul indirectly by enacting a new and contrary law, instead of by expressly abrogating or repealing the old one."
 582  
 583  Obrok (n.) A rent.
 584  
 585  Obrok (n.) A poll tax paid by peasants absent from their lord's estate.
 586  
 587  "Obscene (a/) Offensive to chastity or modesty; expressing of presenting to the mind or view something which delicacy, purity, and decency forbid to be exposed; impure; as, obscene language; obscene pictures."
 588  
 589  Obscene (a/) Foul; fifthy; disgusting.
 590  
 591  Obscene (a/) Inauspicious; ill-omened.
 592  
 593  Obscenities (pl. ) of Obscenity
 594  
 595  "Obscenity (n.) That quality in words or things which presents what is offensive to chasity or purity of mind; obscene or impure lanquage or acts; moral impurity; lewdness; obsceneness; as, the obscenity of a speech, or a picture."
 596  
 597  Obscurant (n.) One who obscures; one who prevents enlightenment or hinders the progress of knowledge and wisdom.
 598  
 599  Obscurantism (n.) The system or the principles of the obscurants.
 600  
 601  Obscurantist (n.) Same as Obscurant.
 602  
 603  "Obscuration (v. t.) The act or operation of obscuring; the state of being obscured; as, the obscuration of the moon in an eclipse."
 604  
 605  "Obscure (superl.) Covered over, shaded, or darkened; destitute of light; imperfectly illuminated; dusky; dim."
 606  
 607  Obscure (superl.) Of or pertaining to darkness or night; inconspicuous to the sight; indistinctly seen; hidden; retired; remote from observation; unnoticed.
 608  
 609  Obscure (superl.) Not noticeable; humble; mean.
 610  
 611  "Obscure (superl.) Not easily understood; not clear or legible; abstruse or blind; as, an obscure passage or inscription."
 612  
 613  "Obscure (superl.) Not clear, full, or distinct; clouded; imperfect; as, an obscure view of remote objects."
 614  
 615  Obscured (imp. & p. p.) of Obscure
 616  
 617  Obscuring (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obscure
 618  
 619  "Obscure (a.) To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious."
 620  
 621  Obscure (v. i.) To conceal one's self; to hide; to keep dark.
 622  
 623  Obscure (n.) Obscurity.
 624  
 625  Obscurely (adv.) In an obscure manner.
 626  
 627  "Obscurement (n.) The act of obscuring, or the state of being obscured; obscuration."
 628  
 629  Obscureness (n.) Obscurity.
 630  
 631  "Obscurer (n.) One who, or that which, obscures."
 632  
 633  Obscurity (n.) The quality or state of being obscure; darkness; privacy; inconspicuousness; unintelligibleness; uncertainty.
 634  
 635  Obsecrated (imp. & p. p.) of Obsecrate
 636  
 637  "Obsecrating (p. pr. & vb, n.) of Obsecrate"
 638  
 639  Obsecrate (v. t.) To beseech; to supplicate; to implore.
 640  
 641  "Obsecration (n.) The act of obsecrating or imploring; as, the obsecrations of the Litany, being those clauses beginning with ""By."""
 642  
 643  Obsecration (n.) A figure of speech in which the orator implores the assistance of God or man.
 644  
 645  "Obsecratory (a.) Expressing, or used in, entreaty; supplicatory."
 646  
 647  Obsequent (a.) Obedient; submissive; obsequious.
 648  
 649  Obsequience (n.) Obsequiousness.
 650  
 651  Obsequies (n.pl.) See Obsequy.
 652  
 653  "Obsequious (a.) Promptly obedient, or submissive, to the will of another; compliant; yielding to the desires of another; devoted."
 654  
 655  "Obsequious (a.) Servilely or meanly attentive; compliant to excess; cringing; fawning; as, obsequious flatterer, parasite."
 656  
 657  Obsequious (a.) Of or pertaining to obsequies; funereal.
 658  
 659  Obsequiously (adv.) In an obsequious manner; compliantly; fawningly.
 660  
 661  Obsequiously (adv.) In a manner appropriate to obsequies.
 662  
 663  Obsequiousness (n.) The quality or state of being obsequious.
 664  
 665  Obsequies (pl. ) of Obsequy
 666  
 667  "Obsequy (n.) The last duty or service to a person, rendered after his death; hence, a rite or ceremony pertaining to burial; -- now used only in the plural."
 668  
 669  Obsequy (n.) Obsequiousness.
 670  
 671  Observable (a.) Worthy or capable of being observed; discernible; noticeable; remarkable.
 672  
 673  "Observance (n.) The act or practice of observing or noticing with attention; a heeding or keeping with care; performance; -- usually with a sense of strictness and fidelity; as, the observance of the Sabbath is general; the strict observance of duties."
 674  
 675  "Observance (n.) An act, ceremony, or rite, as of worship or respect; especially, a customary act or service of attention; a form; a practice; a rite; a custom."
 676  
 677  Observance (n.) Servile attention; sycophancy.
 678  
 679  Observancy (n.) Observance.
 680  
 681  Observanda (pl. ) of Observandum
 682  
 683  Observandum (n.) A thing to be observed.
 684  
 685  "Observant (a.) Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits."
 686  
 687  "Observant (a.) Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of rules."
 688  
 689  Observant (n.) One who observes forms and rules.
 690  
 691  Observant (n.) A sycophantic servant.
 692  
 693  Observant (n.) An Observantine.
 694  
 695  "Observantine (n.) One of a branch of the Order of Franciscans, who profess to adhere more strictly than the Conventuals to the intention of the founder, especially as to poverty; -- called also Observants."
 696  
 697  Observantly (adv.) In an observant manner.
 698  
 699  "Observation (n.) The act or the faculty of observing or taking notice; the act of seeing, or of fixing the mind upon, anything."
 700  
 701  "Observation (n.) The result of an act, or of acts, of observing; view; reflection; conclusion; judgment."
 702  
 703  Observation (n.) Hence: An expression of an opinion or judgment upon what one has observed; a remark.
 704  
 705  Observation (n.) Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice; observance.
 706  
 707  "Observation (n.) The act of recognizing and noting some fact or occurrence in nature, as an aurora, a corona, or the structure of an animal."
 708  
 709  "Observation (n.) Specifically, the act of measuring, with suitable instruments, some magnitude, as the time of an occultation, with a clock; the right ascension of a star, with a transit instrument and clock; the sun's altitude, or the distance of the moon from a star, with a sextant; the temperature, with a thermometer, etc."
 710  
 711  Observation (n.) The information so acquired.
 712  
 713  "Observational (a.) Of a pertaining to observation; consisting of, or containing, observations."
 714  
 715  Observative (a.) Observing; watchful.
 716  
 717  Observator (n.) One who observes or takes notice.
 718  
 719  Observator (n.) One who makes a remark.
 720  
 721  Observatories (pl. ) of Observatory
 722  
 723  Observatory (n.) A place or building for making observations on the heavenly bodies.
 724  
 725  Observatory (n.) A building fitted with instruments for making systematic observations of any particular class or series of natural phenomena.
 726  
 727  "Observatory (n.) A place, as an elevated chamber, from which a view may be observed or commanded."
 728  
 729  Observatory (n.) A lookout on a flank of a battery whence an officer can note the range and effect of the fire.
 730  
 731  Observed (imp. & p. p.) of Observe
 732  
 733  Observing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Observe
 734  
 735  "Observe (v. t.) To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or commands; to observe civility."
 736  
 737  "Observe (v. t.) To be on the watch respecting; to pay attention to; to notice with care; to see; to perceive; to discover; as, to observe an eclipse; to observe the color or fashion of a dress; to observe the movements of an army."
 738  
 739  Observe (v. t.) To express as what has been noticed; to utter as a remark; to say in a casual or incidental way; to remark.
 740  
 741  Observe (v. i.) To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend.
 742  
 743  Observe (v. i.) To make a remark; to comment; -- generally with on or upon.
 744  
 745  "Observer (n.) One who observes, or pays attention to, anything; especially, one engaged in, or trained to habits of, close and exact observation; as, an astronomical observer."
 746  
 747  "Observer (n.) One who keeps any law, custom, regulation, rite, etc.; one who conforms to anything in practice."
 748  
 749  "Observer (n.) One who fulfills or performs; as, an observer of his promises."
 750  
 751  Observer (n.) A sycophantic follower.
 752  
 753  Observership (n.) The office or work of an observer.
 754  
 755  "Observing (a.) Giving particular attention; habitually attentive to what passes; as, an observing person; an observing mind."
 756  
 757  Obsess (v. t.) To besiege; to beset.
 758  
 759  Obsession (n.) The act of besieging.
 760  
 761  Obsession (n.) The state of being besieged; -- used specifically of a person beset by a spirit from without.
 762  
 763  "Obsidian (n.) A kind of glass produced by volcanoes. It is usually of a black color, and opaque, except in thin splinters."
 764  
 765  Obsidional (a.) Of or pertaining to a siege.
 766  
 767  Obsigillation (n.) A sealing up.
 768  
 769  "Obsign (v. t.) To seal; to confirm, as by a seal or stamp."
 770  
 771  Obsignate (v. t.) To seal; to ratify.
 772  
 773  "Obsignation (n.) The act of sealing or ratifying; the state of being sealed or confirmed; confirmation, as by the Holy Spirit."
 774  
 775  Obsignatory (a.) Ratifying; confirming by sealing.
 776  
 777  Obsolesce (v. i.) To become obsolescent.
 778  
 779  Obsolescence (n.) The state of becoming obsolete.
 780  
 781  Obsolescent (a.) Going out of use; becoming obsolete; passing into desuetude.
 782  
 783  "Obsolete (a.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused; neglected; as, an obsolete word; an obsolete statute; -- applied chiefly to words, writings, or observances."
 784  
 785  Obsolete (a.) Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive.
 786  
 787  Obsolete (v. i.) To become obsolete; to go out of use.
 788  
 789  Obsoletely (adv.) In an obsolete manner.
 790  
 791  "Obsoleteness (n.) The state of being obsolete, or no longer used; a state of desuetude."
 792  
 793  Obsoleteness (n.) Indistinctness; want of development.
 794  
 795  Obsoletism (n.) A disused word or phrase; an archaism.
 796  
 797  "Obstacle (v.) That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral."
 798  
 799  Obstancy (n.) Opposition; impediment; obstruction.
 800  
 801  Obstetric (a.) Alt. of Obstetrical
 802  
 803  "Obstetrical (a.) Of or pertaining to midwifery, or the delivery of women in childbed; as, the obstetric art."
 804  
 805  Obstetricate (v. i.) To perform the office of midwife.
 806  
 807  Obstetricate (v. t.) To assist as a midwife.
 808  
 809  Obstetrication (n.) The act of assisting as a midwife; delivery.
 810  
 811  Obstetrician (n.) One skilled in obstetrics; an accoucheur.
 812  
 813  "Obstetricious (a.) Serving to assist childbirth; obstetric; hence, facilitating any bringing forth or deliverance."
 814  
 815  "Obstetrics (n.) The science of midwifery; the art of assisting women in parturition, or in the trouble incident to childbirth."
 816  
 817  Obstetricy (n.) Obstetrics.
 818  
 819  "Obstinacy (n.) A fixedness in will, opinion, or resolution that can not be shaken at all, or only with great difficulty; firm and usually unreasonable adherence to an opinion, purpose, or system; unyielding disposition; stubborness; pertinacity; persistency; contumacy."
 820  
 821  "Obstinacy (n.) The quality or state of being difficult to remedy, relieve, or subdue; as, the obstinacy of a disease or evil."
 822  
 823  "Obstinate (a.) Pertinaciously adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course; persistent; not yielding to reason, arguments, or other means; stubborn; pertinacious; -- usually implying unreasonableness."
 824  
 825  "Obstinate (a.) Not yielding; not easily subdued or removed; as, obstinate fever; obstinate obstructions."
 826  
 827  Obstination (n.) Obstinacy; stubbornness.
 828  
 829  "Obstipation (n.) The act of stopping up, as a passage."
 830  
 831  Obstipation (n.) Extreme constipation.
 832  
 833  "Obstreperous (a.) Attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; clamorous; noisy; vociferous."
 834  
 835  "Obstriction (n.) The state of being constrained, bound, or obliged; that which constrains or obliges; obligation; bond."
 836  
 837  Obstringe (v. t.) To constrain; to put under obligation.
 838  
 839  Obstructed (imp. & p. p.) of Obstruct
 840  
 841  Obstructing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obstruct
 842  
 843  "Obstruct (v. t.) To block up; to stop up or close, as a way or passage; to place an obstacle in, or fill with obstacles or impediments that prevent or hinder passing; as, to obstruct a street; to obstruct the channels of the body."
 844  
 845  "Obstruct (v. t.) To be, or come, in the way of; to hinder from passing; to stop; to impede; to retard; as, the bar in the harbor obstructs the passage of ships; clouds obstruct the light of the sun; unwise rules obstruct legislation."
 846  
 847  Obstructer (n.) One who obstructs or hinders.
 848  
 849  "Obstruction (n.) The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed."
 850  
 851  Obstruction (n.) That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
 852  
 853  Obstruction (n.) The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.
 854  
 855  Obstructionism (n.) The act or the policy of obstructing progress.
 856  
 857  "Obstructionist (n.) One who hinders progress; one who obstructs business, as in a legislative body."
 858  
 859  Obstructionist (a.) Of or pertaining to obstructionists.
 860  
 861  Obstructive (a.) Tending to obstruct; presenting obstacles; hindering; causing impediment.
 862  
 863  Obstructive (n.) An obstructive person or thing.
 864  
 865  "Obstruent (a.) Causing obstruction; blocking up; hindering; as, an obstruent medicine."
 866  
 867  "Obstruent (n.) Anything that obstructs or closes a passage; esp., that which obstructs natural passages in the body; as, a medicine which acts as an obstruent."
 868  
 869  Obstupefaction (n.) See Stupefaction.
 870  
 871  Obstupefactive (a.) Stupefactive.
 872  
 873  Obstupefy (v. t.) See Stupefy.
 874  
 875  Obtained (imp. & p. p.) of Obtain
 876  
 877  Obtaining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obtain
 878  
 879  Obtain (v. t.) To hold; to keep; to possess.
 880  
 881  "Obtain (v. t.) To get hold of by effort; to gain possession of; to procure; to acquire, in any way."
 882  
 883  "Obtain (v. i.) To become held; to gain or have a firm footing; to be recognized or established; to subsist; to become prevalent or general; to prevail; as, the custom obtains of going to the seashore in summer."
 884  
 885  Obtain (v. i.) To prevail; to succeed.
 886  
 887  Obtainable (a.) Capable of being obtained.
 888  
 889  Obtainer (n.) One who obtains.
 890  
 891  Obtainment (n.) The act or process of obtaining; attainment.
 892  
 893  Obtected (a.) Covered; protected.
 894  
 895  "Obtected (a.) Covered with a hard chitinous case, as the pupa of certain files."
 896  
 897  Obtemper (v. t. & i.) To obey (a judgment or decree).
 898  
 899  Obtemperate (v. t.) To obey.
 900  
 901  Obtended (imp. & p. p.) of Obtend
 902  
 903  Obtending (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obtend
 904  
 905  Obtend (v. t.) To oppose; to hold out in opposition.
 906  
 907  Obtend (v. t.) To offer as the reason of anything; to pretend.
 908  
 909  Obtenebration (n.) The act of darkening; the state of being darkened; darkness.
 910  
 911  Obtension (n.) The act of obtending.
 912  
 913  Obtested (imp. & p. p.) of Obtest
 914  
 915  Obtesting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obtest
 916  
 917  Obtest (v. t.) To call to witness; to invoke as a witness.
 918  
 919  Obtest (v. t.) To beseech; to supplicate; to beg for.
 920  
 921  Obtest (v. i.) To protest.
 922  
 923  Obtestation (n.) The act of obtesting; supplication; protestation.
 924  
 925  Obtrectation (n.) Slander; detraction; calumny.
 926  
 927  Obtruded (imp. & p. p.) of Obtrude
 928  
 929  Obtruding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obtrude
 930  
 931  "Obtrude (v. t.) To thrust impertinently; to present without warrant or solicitation; as, to obtrude one's self upon a company."
 932  
 933  Obtrude (v. t.) To offer with unreasonable importunity; to urge unduly or against the will.
 934  
 935  Obtrude (v. i.) To thrust one's self upon a company or upon attention; to intrude.
 936  
 937  Obtruder (n.) One who obtrudes.
 938  
 939  Obtruncate (v. t.) To deprive of a limb; to lop.
 940  
 941  Obtruncation (n.) The act of lopping or cutting off.
 942  
 943  "Obtrusion (n.) The act of obtruding; a thrusting upon others by force or unsolicited; as, the obtrusion of crude opinions on the world."
 944  
 945  Obtrusion (n.) That which is obtruded.
 946  
 947  Obtrusionist (n.) One who practices or excuses obtrusion.
 948  
 949  "Obtrusive (a.) Disposed to obtrude; inclined to intrude or thrust one's self or one's opinions upon others, or to enter uninvited; forward; pushing; intrusive."
 950  
 951  Obtunded (imp. & p. p.) of Obtund
 952  
 953  Obtunding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obtund
 954  
 955  "Obtund (v. t.) To reduce the edge, pungency, or violent action of; to dull; to blunt; to deaden; to quell; as, to obtund the acrimony of the gall."
 956  
 957  "Obtundent (n.) A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; -- nearly the same as demulcent."
 958  
 959  "Obtunder (n.) That which obtunds or blunts; especially, that which blunts sensibility."
 960  
 961  "Obturation (n.) The act of stopping up, or closing, an opening."
 962  
 963  Obturator (n.) That which closes or stops an opening.
 964  
 965  "Obturator (n.) An apparatus designed to close an unnatural opening, as a fissure of the palate."
 966  
 967  "Obturator (a.) Serving as an obturator; closing an opening; pertaining to, or in the region of, the obturator foramen; as, the obturator nerve."
 968  
 969  Obtusangular (a.) See Obstuseangular.
 970  
 971  "Obtuse (superl.) Not pointed or acute; blunt; -- applied esp. to angles greater than a right angle, or containing more than ninety degrees."
 972  
 973  "Obtuse (superl.) Not having acute sensibility or perceptions; dull; stupid; as, obtuse senses."
 974  
 975  "Obtuse (superl.) Dull; deadened; as, obtuse sound."
 976  
 977  Obtuse-angled (a.) Alt. of obtuse-angular
 978  
 979  "obtuse-angular (a.) Having an obtuse angle; as, an obtuse-angled triangle."
 980  
 981  Obtusely (adv.) In an obtuse manner.
 982  
 983  Obtuseness (n.) State or quality of being obtuse.
 984  
 985  Obtusion (n.) The act or process of making obtuse or blunt.
 986  
 987  "Obtusion (n.) The state of being dulled or blunted; as, the obtusion of the senses."
 988  
 989  Obtusity (n.) Obtuseness.
 990  
 991  "Obumbrant (a.) Overhanging; as, obumbrant feathers."
 992  
 993  Obumbrate (v. t.) To shade; to darken; to cloud.
 994  
 995  Obumbration (n.) Act of darkening or obscuring.
 996  
 997  Obuncous (a.) Hooked or crooked in an extreme degree.
 998  
 999  Obvention (n.) The act of happening incidentally; that which happens casually; an incidental advantage; an occasional offering.
1000  
1001  Obversant (a.) Conversant; familiar.
1002  
1003  "Obverse (a.) Having the base, or end next the attachment, narrower than the top, as a leaf."
1004  
1005  Obverse (a.) The face of a coin which has the principal image or inscription upon it; -- the other side being the reverse.
1006  
1007  "Obverse (a.) Anything necessarily involved in, or answering to, another; the more apparent or conspicuous of two possible sides, or of two corresponding things."
1008  
1009  Obversely (adv.) In an obverse manner.
1010  
1011  Obversion (n.) The act of turning toward or downward.
1012  
1013  "Obversion (n.) The act of immediate inference, by which we deny the opposite of anything which has been affirmed; as, all men are mortal; then, by obversion, no men are immortal. This is also described as ""immediate inference by privative conception."""
1014  
1015  Obverted (imp. & p. p.) of Obvert
1016  
1017  Obverting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obvert
1018  
1019  Obvert (v. t.) To turn toward.
1020  
1021  Obviated (imp. & p. p.) of Obviate
1022  
1023  Obviating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obviate
1024  
1025  Obviate (v. t.) To meet in the way.
1026  
1027  "Obviate (v. t.) To anticipate; to prevent by interception; to remove from the way or path; to make unnecessary; as, to obviate the necessity of going."
1028  
1029  "Obviation (n.) The act of obviating, or the state of being obviated."
1030  
1031  Obvious (a.) Opposing; fronting.
1032  
1033  Obvious (a.) Exposed; subject; open; liable.
1034  
1035  "Obvious (a.) Easily discovered, seen, or understood; readily perceived by the eye or the intellect; plain; evident; apparent; as, an obvious meaning; an obvious remark."
1036  
1037  Obvolute (a.) Alt. of Obvoluted
1038  
1039  "Obvoluted (a.) Overlapping; contorted; convolute; -- applied primarily, in botany, to two opposite leaves, each of which has one edge overlapping the nearest edge of the other, and secondarily to a circle of several leaves or petals which thus overlap."
1040  
1041  Oby (n.) See Obi.
1042  
1043  "Oca (n.) A Peruvian name for certain species of Oxalis (O. crenata, and O. tuberosa) which bear edible tubers."
1044  
1045  Occamy (n.) An alloy imitating gold or silver.
1046  
1047  "Occasion (n.) A falling out, happening, or coming to pass; hence, that which falls out or happens; occurrence; incident."
1048  
1049  Occasion (n.) A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance; convenience.
1050  
1051  "Occasion (n.) An occurrence or condition of affairs which brings with it some unlooked-for event; that which incidentally brings to pass an event, without being its efficient cause or sufficient reason; accidental or incidental cause."
1052  
1053  "Occasion (n.) Need; exigency; requirement; necessity; as, I have no occasion for firearms."
1054  
1055  Occasion (n.) A reason or excuse; a motive; a persuasion.
1056  
1057  Occasioned (imp. & p. p.) of Occasion
1058  
1059  Occasioning (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Occasion
1060  
1061  "Occasion (v. t.) To give occasion to; to cause; to produce; to induce; as, to occasion anxiety."
1062  
1063  Occasionable (a.) Capable of being occasioned or caused.
1064  
1065  "Occasional (a.) Of or pertaining to an occasion or to occasions; occuring at times, but not constant, regular, or systematic; made or happening as opportunity requires or admits; casual; incidental; as, occasional remarks, or efforts."
1066  
1067  "Occasional (a.) Produced by accident; as, the occasional origin of a thing."
1068  
1069  "Occasionalism (n.) The system of occasional causes; -- a name given to certain theories of the Cartesian school of philosophers, as to the intervention of the First Cause, by which they account for the apparent reciprocal action of the soul and the body."
1070  
1071  Occasionality (n.) Quality or state of being occasional; occasional occurrence.
1072  
1073  "Occasionally (adv.) In an occasional manner; on occasion; at times, as convenience requires or opportunity offers; not regularly."
1074  
1075  Occasionate (v. t.) To occasion.
1076  
1077  "Occasioner (n.) One who, or that which, occasions, causes, or produces."
1078  
1079  Occasive (a.) Of or pertaining to the setting sun; falling; descending; western.
1080  
1081  "Occecation (n.) The act of making blind, or the state of being blind."
1082  
1083  "Occident (n.) The part of the horizon where the sun last appears in the evening; that part of the earth towards the sunset; the west; -- opposed to orient. Specifically, in former times, Europe as opposed to Asia; now, also, the Western hemisphere."
1084  
1085  "Occidental (a.) Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western; -- opposed to oriental; as, occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet."
1086  
1087  "Occidental (a.) Possessing inferior hardness, brilliancy, or beauty; -- used of inferior precious stones and gems, because those found in the Orient are generally superior."
1088  
1089  Occidentals (n.pl.) Western Christians of the Latin rite. See Orientals.
1090  
1091  Occiduous (a.) Western; occidental.
1092  
1093  "Occipital (a.) Of or pertaining to the occiput, or back part of the head, or to the occipital bone."
1094  
1095  Occipital (n.) The occipital bone.
1096  
1097  "Occipito- () A combining form denoting relation to, or situation near, the occiput; as, occipito-axial; occipito-mastoid."
1098  
1099  "Occipitoaxial (a.) Of or pertaining to the occipital bone and second vertebra, or axis."
1100  
1101  Occipita (pl. ) of Occiput
1102  
1103  Occiputs (pl. ) of Occiput
1104  
1105  "Occiput (n.) The back, or posterior, part of the head or skull; the region of the occipital bone."
1106  
1107  Occiput (n.) A plate which forms the back part of the head of insects.
1108  
1109  Occision (n.) A killing; the act of killing.
1110  
1111  Occlude (v. t.) To shut up; to close.
1112  
1113  "Occlude (v. t.) To take in and retain; to absorb; -- said especially with respect to gases; as iron, platinum, and palladium occlude large volumes of hydrogen."
1114  
1115  Occludent (a.) Serving to close; shutting up.
1116  
1117  Occludent (n.) That which closes or shuts up.
1118  
1119  Occluse (a.) Shut; closed.
1120  
1121  "Occlusion (n.) The act of occluding, or the state of being occluded."
1122  
1123  Occlusion (n.) The transient approximation of the edges of a natural opening; imperforation.
1124  
1125  Occrustate (v. t.) To incrust; to harden.
1126  
1127  Occult (a.) Hidden from the eye or the understanding; inviable; secret; concealed; unknown.
1128  
1129  Occult (v. t.) To eclipse; to hide from sight.
1130  
1131  "Occultation (n.) The hiding of a heavenly body from sight by the intervention of some other of the heavenly bodies; -- applied especially to eclipses of stars and planets by the moon, and to the eclipses of satellites of planets by their primaries."
1132  
1133  Occultation (n.) Fig.: The state of being occult.
1134  
1135  Occulted (a.) Hidden; secret.
1136  
1137  "Occulted (a.) Concealed by the intervention of some other heavenly body, as a star by the moon."
1138  
1139  Occulting (n.) Same as Occultation.
1140  
1141  Occultism (n.) A certain Oriental system of theosophy.
1142  
1143  Occultist (n.) An adherent of occultism.
1144  
1145  Occultly (adv.) In an occult manner.
1146  
1147  Occultness (n.) State or quality of being occult.
1148  
1149  Occupancy (n.) The act of taking or holding possession; possession; occupation.
1150  
1151  "Occupant (n.) One who occupies, or takes possession; one who has the actual use or possession, or is in possession, of a thing."
1152  
1153  Occupant (n.) A prostitute.
1154  
1155  Occupate (v. t.) To occupy.
1156  
1157  "Occupation (n.) The act or process of occupying or taking possession; actual possession and control; the state of being occupied; a holding or keeping; tenure; use; as, the occupation of lands by a tenant."
1158  
1159  Occupation (n.) That which occupies or engages the time and attention; the principal business of one's life; vocation; employment; calling; trade.
1160  
1161  "Occupier (n.) One who occupies, or has possession."
1162  
1163  "Occupier (n.) One who follows an employment; hence, a tradesman."
1164  
1165  Occupied (imp. & p. p.) of Occupy
1166  
1167  Occupying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Occupy
1168  
1169  Occupy (v. t.) To take or hold possession of; to hold or keep for use; to possess.
1170  
1171  "Occupy (v. t.) To hold, or fill, the dimensions of; to take up the room or space of; to cover or fill; as, the camp occupies five acres of ground."
1172  
1173  Occupy (v. t.) To possess or use the time or capacity of; to engage the service of; to employ; to busy.
1174  
1175  Occupy (v. t.) To do business in; to busy one's self with.
1176  
1177  Occupy (v. t.) To use; to expend; to make use of.
1178  
1179  Occupy (v. t.) To have sexual intercourse with.
1180  
1181  Occupy (v. i.) To hold possession; to be an occupant.
1182  
1183  Occupy (v. i.) To follow business; to traffic.
1184  
1185  Occurred (imp. & p. p.) of Occur
1186  
1187  Occurring (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Occur
1188  
1189  Occur (v. i.) To meet; to clash.
1190  
1191  Occur (v. i.) To go in order to meet; to make reply.
1192  
1193  "Occur (v. i.) To meet one's eye; to be found or met with; to present itself; to offer; to appear; to happen; to take place; as, I will write if opportunity occurs."
1194  
1195  Occur (v. i.) To meet or come to the mind; to suggest itself; to be presented to the imagination or memory.
1196  
1197  "Occurrence (n.) A coming or happening; as, the occurence of a railway collision."
1198  
1199  "Occurrence (n.) Any incident or event; esp., one which happens without being designed or expected; as, an unusual occurrence, or the ordinary occurrences of life."
1200  
1201  "Occurrent (a.) Occurring or happening; hence, incidental; accidental."
1202  
1203  "Occurrent (n.) One who meets; hence, an adversary."
1204  
1205  Occurrent (n.) Anything that happens; an occurrence.
1206  
1207  Occurse (n.) Same as Occursion.
1208  
1209  Occursion (n.) A meeting; a clash; a collision.
1210  
1211  "Ocean (n.) The whole body of salt water which covers more than three fifths of the surface of the globe; -- called also the sea, or great sea."
1212  
1213  "Ocean (n.) One of the large bodies of water into which the great ocean is regarded as divided, as the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic and Antarctic oceans."
1214  
1215  "Ocean (n.) An immense expanse; any vast space or quantity without apparent limits; as, the boundless ocean of eternity; an ocean of affairs."
1216  
1217  "Ocean (a.) Of or pertaining to the main or great sea; as, the ocean waves; an ocean stream."
1218  
1219  "Oceanic (a.) Of or pertaining to the ocean; found or formed in or about, or produced by, the ocean; frequenting the ocean, especially mid-ocean."
1220  
1221  Oceanic (a.) Of or pertaining to Oceania or its inhabitants.
1222  
1223  Oceanography (n.) A description of the ocean.
1224  
1225  Oceanology (n.) That branch of science which relates to the ocean.
1226  
1227  "Oceanus (n.) The god of the great outer sea, or the river which was believed to flow around the whole earth."
1228  
1229  Ocellary (a.) Of or pertaining to ocelli.
1230  
1231  Ocellate (a.) Same as Ocellated.
1232  
1233  Ocellated (a.) Resembling an eye.
1234  
1235  "Ocellated (a.) Marked with eyelike spots of color; as, the ocellated blenny."
1236  
1237  Ocelli (pl. ) of Ocellus
1238  
1239  Ocellus (n.) A little eye; a minute simple eye found in many invertebrates.
1240  
1241  "Ocellus (n.) An eyelike spot of color, as those on the tail of the peacock."
1242  
1243  Oceloid (a.) Resembling the ocelot.
1244  
1245  "Ocelot (n.) An American feline carnivore (Felis pardalis). It ranges from the Southwestern United States to Patagonia. It is covered with blackish ocellated spots and blotches, which are variously arranged. The ground color varies from reddish gray to tawny yellow."
1246  
1247  Ocher (n.) Alt. of Ochre
1248  
1249  "Ochre (n.) A impure earthy ore of iron or a ferruginous clay, usually red (hematite) or yellow (limonite), -- used as a pigment in making paints, etc. The name is also applied to clays of other colors."
1250  
1251  "Ochre (n.) A metallic oxide occurring in earthy form; as, tungstic ocher or tungstite."
1252  
1253  Ocherous (a.) Alt. of Ochreous
1254  
1255  "Ochreous (a.) Of or pertaining to ocher; containing or resembling ocher; as, ocherous matter; ocherous soil."
1256  
1257  Ochery (a.) Ocherous.
1258  
1259  Ochimy (n.) See Occamy.
1260  
1261  "Ochlesis (n.) A general morbid condition induced by the crowding together of many persons, esp. sick persons, under one roof."
1262  
1263  Ochlocracy (n.) A form of government by the multitude; a mobocracy.
1264  
1265  Ochlocratic (a.) Alt. of Ochlocratical
1266  
1267  Ochlocratical (a.) Of or pertaining to ochlocracy; having the form or character of an ochlocracy; mobocratic.
1268  
1269  Ochraceous (a.) Ocherous.
1270  
1271  Ochre (n.) See Ocher.
1272  
1273  Ochreaee (pl. ) of Ochrea
1274  
1275  Ochrea (n.) A greave or legging.
1276  
1277  Ochrea (n.) A kind of sheath formed by two stipules united round a stem.
1278  
1279  Ochreate (a.) Alt. of Ochreated
1280  
1281  Ochreated (a.) Wearing or furnished with an ochrea or legging; wearing boots; booted.
1282  
1283  "Ochreated (a.) Provided with ochrea, or sheathformed stipules, as the rhubarb, yellow dock, and knotgrass."
1284  
1285  Ochreous (a.) See Ocherous.
1286  
1287  Ochrey (a.) See Ochery.
1288  
1289  Ochroleucous (a.) Yellowish white; having a faint tint of dingy yellow.
1290  
1291  Ochry (a.) See Ochery.
1292  
1293  Ochymy (n.) See Occamy.
1294  
1295  "-ock () A suffix used to form diminutives; as, bullock, hillock."
1296  
1297  Ocra (n.) See Okra.
1298  
1299  Ocrea (n.) See Ochrea.
1300  
1301  Ocreate (a.) Alt. of Ocreated
1302  
1303  "Ocreated (a.) Same as Ochreate, Ochreated."
1304  
1305  Octa- () A prefix meaning eight. See Octo-.
1306  
1307  Octachord (n.) An instrument of eight strings; a system of eight tones.
1308  
1309  "Octad (n.) An atom or radical which has a valence of eight, or is octavalent."
1310  
1311  Octaedral (a.) See Octahedral.
1312  
1313  Octaemeron (n.) A fast of eight days before a great festival.
1314  
1315  Octagon (n.) A plane figure of eight sides and eight angles.
1316  
1317  Octagon (n.) Any structure (as a fortification) or place with eight sides or angles.
1318  
1319  Octagonal (a.) Having eight sides and eight angles.
1320  
1321  Octagynous (a.) Having eight pistils or styles; octogynous.
1322  
1323  "Octahedral (a.) Having eight faces or sides; of, pertaining to, or formed in, octahedrons; as, octahedral cleavage."
1324  
1325  Octahedrite (n.) Titanium dioxide occurring in acute octahedral crystals.
1326  
1327  Octahedron (n.) A solid bounded by eight faces. The regular octahedron is contained by eight equal equilateral triangles.
1328  
1329  "Octamerous (a.) Having the parts in eights; as, an octamerous flower; octamerous mesenteries in polyps."
1330  
1331  "Octameter (n.) A verse containing eight feet; as, --//Deep# in|to# the | dark#ness | peer#ing, | long# I | stood# there | wond'#ring, | fear#ing."
1332  
1333  Octander (n.) One of the Octandria.
1334  
1335  "Octandria (n.pl.) A Linnaean class of plants, in which the flowers have eight stamens not united to one another or to the pistil."
1336  
1337  Octandrian (a.) Alt. of Octandrous
1338  
1339  Octandrous (a.) Of or pertaining to the Octandria; having eight distinct stamens.
1340  
1341  "Octane (n.) Any one of a group of metametric hydrocarcons (C8H18) of the methane series. The most important is a colorless, volatile, inflammable liquid, found in petroleum, and a constituent of benzene or ligroin."
1342  
1343  Octangular (a.) Having eight angles; eight-angled.
1344  
1345  Octant (n.) The eighth part of a circle; an arc of 45 degrees.
1346  
1347  "Octant (n.) The position or aspect of a heavenly body, as the moon or a planet, when half way between conjunction, or opposition, and quadrature, or distant from another body 45 degrees."
1348  
1349  "Octant (n.) An instrument for measuring angles (generally called a quadrant), having an arc which measures up to 9O�, but being itself the eighth part of a circle. Cf. Sextant."
1350  
1351  Octant (n.) One of the eight parts into which a space is divided by three coordinate planes.
1352  
1353  "Octapla (sing.) A portion of the Old Testament prepared by Origen in the 3d century, containing the Hebrew text and seven Greek versions of it, arranged in eight parallel columns."
1354  
1355  Octaroon (n.) See Octoroon.
1356  
1357  Octastyle (a.) See Octostyle.
1358  
1359  "Octateuch (n.) A collection of eight books; especially, the first eight books of the Old Testament."
1360  
1361  "Octavalent (a.) Having a valence of eight; capable of being combined with, exchanged for, or compared with, eight atoms of hydrogen; -- said of certain atoms or radicals."
1362  
1363  "Octave (n.) The eighth day after a church festival, the festival day being included; also, the week following a church festival."
1364  
1365  "Octave (n.) The eighth tone in the scale; the interval between one and eight of the scale, or any interval of equal length; an interval of five tones and two semitones."
1366  
1367  Octave (n.) The whole diatonic scale itself.
1368  
1369  "Octave (n.) The first two stanzas of a sonnet, consisting of four verses each; a stanza of eight lines."
1370  
1371  "Octave (n.) A small cask of wine, the eighth part of a pipe."
1372  
1373  Octave (a.) Consisting of eight; eight.
1374  
1375  Octavos (pl. ) of Octavo
1376  
1377  "Octavo (n.) A book composed of sheets each of which is folded into eight leaves; hence, indicating more or less definitely a size of book so made; -- usually written 8vo or 8�."
1378  
1379  "Octavo (a.) Having eight leaves to a sheet; as, an octavo form, book, leaf, size, etc."
1380  
1381  Octene (n.) Same as Octylene.
1382  
1383  "Octennial (a.) Happening every eighth year; also, lasting a period of eight years."
1384  
1385  "Octet (n.) A composition for eight parts, usually for eight solo instruments or voices."
1386  
1387  Octic (a.) Of the eighth degree or order.
1388  
1389  Octic (n.) A quantic of the eighth degree.
1390  
1391  "Octile (n.) Same as Octant, 2."
1392  
1393  "Octillion (n.) According to the French method of numeration (which method is followed also in the United States) the number expressed by a unit with twenty-seven ciphers annexed. According to the English method, the number expressed by a unit with forty-eight ciphers annexed. See Numeration."
1394  
1395  Octo- () Alt. of Octa-
1396  
1397  "Octa- () A combining form meaning eight; as in octodecimal, octodecimal, octolocular."
1398  
1399  Octoate (n.) A salt of an octoic acid; a caprylate.
1400  
1401  "October (n.) The tenth month of the year, containing thirty-one days."
1402  
1403  October (n.) Ale or cider made in that month.
1404  
1405  Octocera (n.pl.) Octocerata.
1406  
1407  "Octocerata (n.pl.) A suborder of Cephalopoda including Octopus, Argonauta, and allied genera, having eight arms around the head; -- called also Octopoda."
1408  
1409  Octochord (n.) See Octachord.
1410  
1411  "Octodecimo (a.) Having eighteen leaves to a sheet; as, an octodecimo form, book, leaf, size, etc."
1412  
1413  Octodecimos (pl. ) of Octodecimo
1414  
1415  "Octodecimo (n.) A book composed of sheets each of which is folded into eighteen leaves; hence; indicating more or less definitely a size of book, whose sheets are so folded; -- usually written 18mo or 18�, and called eighteenmo."
1416  
1417  Octodentate (a.) Having eight teeth.
1418  
1419  "Octodont (a.) Of or pertaining to the Octodontidae, a family of rodents which includes the coypu, and many other South American species."
1420  
1421  Octoedrical (a.) See Octahedral.
1422  
1423  "Octofid (a.) Cleft or separated into eight segments, as a calyx."
1424  
1425  Octogamy (n.) A marrying eight times.
1426  
1427  "Octogenarian (n.) A person eighty years, or more, of age."
1428  
1429  Octogenary (a.) Of eighty years of age.
1430  
1431  "Octogild (n.) A pecuniary compensation for an injury, of eight times the value of the thing."
1432  
1433  Octogonal (a.) See Octagonal.
1434  
1435  Octogynia (n.pl.) A Linnaean order of plants having eight pistils.
1436  
1437  Octogynian (a.) Alt. of Octogynous
1438  
1439  Octogynous (a.) Having eight pistils; octagynous.
1440  
1441  "Octoic (a.) Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling, octane; -- used specifically, to designate any one of a group of acids, the most important of which is called caprylic acid."
1442  
1443  Octolocular (a.) Having eight cells for seeds.
1444  
1445  "Octonaphthene (n.) A colorless liquid hydrocarbon of the octylene series, occurring in Caucasian petroleum."
1446  
1447  Octonary (a.) Of or pertaining to the number eight.
1448  
1449  Octonocular (a.) Having eight eyes.
1450  
1451  "Octopede (n.) An animal having eight feet, as a spider."
1452  
1453  Octopetalous (a.) Having eight petals or flower leaves.
1454  
1455  Octopod (n.) One of the Octocerata.
1456  
1457  Octopoda (n.pl.) Same as Octocerata.
1458  
1459  Octopoda (n.pl.) Same as Arachnida.
1460  
1461  Octopodia (n.pl.) Same as Octocerata.
1462  
1463  "Octopus (n.) A genus of eight-armed cephalopods, including numerous species, some of them of large size. See Devilfish,"
1464  
1465  Octoradiated (a.) Having eight rays.
1466  
1467  Octoroon (n.) The offspring of a quadroon and a white person; a mestee.
1468  
1469  Octospermous (a.) Containing eight seeds.
1470  
1471  "Octostichous (a.) In eight vertical ranks, as leaves on a stem."
1472  
1473  "Octostyle (a.) Having eight columns in the front; -- said of a temple or portico. The Parthenon is octostyle, but most large Greek temples are hexastele. See Hexastyle."
1474  
1475  Octostyle (n.) An octostyle portico or temple.
1476  
1477  Octosyllabic (a.) Alt. of Octosyllabical
1478  
1479  Octosyllabical (a.) Consisting of or containing eight syllables.
1480  
1481  Octosyllable (a.) Octosyllabic.
1482  
1483  Octosyllable (n.) A word of eight syllables.
1484  
1485  "Octoyl (n.) A hypothetical radical (C8H15O), regarded as the essential residue of octoic acid."
1486  
1487  "Octroi (n.) A privilege granted by the sovereign authority, as the exclusive right of trade granted to a guild or society; a concession."
1488  
1489  Octroi (n.) A tax levied in money or kind at the gate of a French city on articles brought within the walls.
1490  
1491  Octuor (n.) See Octet.
1492  
1493  Octuple (a.) Eightfold.
1494  
1495  "Octyl (n.) A hypothetical hydrocarbon radical regarded as an essential residue of octane, and as entering into its derivatives; as, octyl alcohol."
1496  
1497  "Octylene (n.) Any one of a series of metameric hydrocarbons (C8H16) of the ethylene series. In general they are combustible, colorless liquids."
1498  
1499  "Octylic (a.) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, octyl; as, octylic ether."
1500  
1501  "Ocular (a.) Depending on, or perceived by, the eye; received by actual sight; personally seeing or having seen; as, ocular proof."
1502  
1503  Ocular (a.) Of or pertaining to the eye; optic.
1504  
1505  "Ocular (n.) The eyepiece of an optical instrument, as of a telescope or microscope."
1506  
1507  "Ocularly (adv.) By the eye, or by actual sight."
1508  
1509  "Oculary (a.) Of or pertaining to the eye; ocular; optic; as, oculary medicines."
1510  
1511  Oculate (a.) Alt. of Oculated
1512  
1513  Oculated (a.) Furnished with eyes.
1514  
1515  Oculated (a.) Having spots or holes resembling eyes; ocellated.
1516  
1517  "Oculiform (a.) In the form of an eye; resembling an eye; as, an oculiform pebble."
1518  
1519  "Oculina (n.) A genus of tropical corals, usually branched, and having a very volid texture."
1520  
1521  "Oculinacea (n.pl.) A suborder of corals including many reef-building species, having round, starlike calicles."
1522  
1523  Oculist (n.) One skilled in treating diseases of the eye.
1524  
1525  Oculo- () A combining form from L. oculus the eye.
1526  
1527  Oculomotor (a.) Of or pertaining to the movement of the eye; -- applied especially to the common motor nerves (or third pair of cranial nerves) which supply many of the muscles of the orbit.
1528  
1529  Oculomotor (n.) The oculomotor nerve.
1530  
1531  "Oculonasal (a.) Of or pertaining to the region of the eye and the nose; as, the oculonasal, or nasal, nerve, one of the branches of the ophthalmic."
1532  
1533  Oculi (pl. ) of Oculus
1534  
1535  Oculus (n.) An eye; (Bot.) a leaf bud.
1536  
1537  "Oculus (n.) A round window, usually a small one."
1538  
1539  "Ocypodian (n.) One of a tribe of crabs which live in holes in the sand along the seashore, and run very rapidly, -- whence the name."
1540  
1541  "Od (n.) An alleged force or natural power, supposed, by Reichenbach and others, to produce the phenomena of mesmerism, and to be developed by various agencies, as by magnets, heat, light, chemical or vital action, etc.; -- called also odyle or the odylic force."
1542  
1543  Odalisque (n.) A female slave or concubine in the harem of the Turkish sultan.
1544  
1545  "Odd (superl.) Not paired with another, or remaining over after a pairing; without a mate; unmatched; single; as, an odd shoe; an odd glove."
1546  
1547  "Odd (superl.) Not divisible by 2 without a remainder; not capable of being evenly paired, one unit with another; as, 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, etc., are odd numbers."
1548  
1549  "Odd (superl.) Left over after a definite round number has been taken or mentioned; indefinitely, but not greatly, exceeding a specified number; extra."
1550  
1551  "Odd (superl.) Remaining over; unconnected; detached; fragmentary; hence, occasional; inconsiderable; as, odd jobs; odd minutes; odd trifles."
1552  
1553  Odd (superl.) Different from what is usual or common; unusual; singular; peculiar; unique; strange.
1554  
1555  "Odd Fellow () A member of a secret order, or fraternity, styled the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, established for mutual aid and social enjoyment."
1556  
1557  Oddities (pl. ) of Oddity
1558  
1559  "Oddity (n.) The quality or state of being odd; singularity; queerness; peculiarity; as, oddity of dress, manners, and the like."
1560  
1561  "Oddity (n.) That which is odd; as, a collection of oddities."
1562  
1563  Oddly (adv.) In an odd manner; unevently.
1564  
1565  Oddly (adv.) In a peculiar manner; strangely; queerly; curiously.
1566  
1567  Oddly (adv.) In a manner measured by an odd number.
1568  
1569  "Oddness (n.) The state of being odd, or not even."
1570  
1571  "Oddness (n.) Singularity; strangeness; eccentricity; irregularity; uncouthness; as, the oddness of dress or shape; the oddness of an event."
1572  
1573  "Odds (a.) Difference in favor of one and against another; excess of one of two things or numbers over the other; inequality; advantage; superiority; hence, excess of chances; probability."
1574  
1575  Odds (a.) Quarrel; dispute; debate; strife; -- chiefly in the phrase at odds.
1576  
1577  "Ode (n.) A short poetical composition proper to be set to music or sung; a lyric poem; esp., now, a poem characterized by sustained noble sentiment and appropriate dignity of style."
1578  
1579  Odelet (n.) A little or short ode.
1580  
1581  "Odeon (n.) A kind of theater in ancient Greece, smaller than the dramatic theater and roofed over, in which poets and musicians submitted their works to the approval of the public, and contended for prizes; -- hence, in modern usage, the name of a hall for musical or dramatic performances."
1582  
1583  Odeum (n.) See Odeon.
1584  
1585  Odible (a.) Fitted to excite hatred; hateful.
1586  
1587  Odic (a.) Of or pertaining to od. See Od.
1588  
1589  "Odin (n.) The supreme deity of the Scandinavians; -- the same as Woden, of the German tribes."
1590  
1591  Odinic (a.) Of or pertaining to Odin.
1592  
1593  "Odious (a.) Hateful; deserving or receiving hatred; as, an odious name, system, vice."
1594  
1595  "Odious (a.) Causing or provoking hatred, repugnance, or disgust; offensive; disagreeable; repulsive; as, an odious sight; an odious smell."
1596  
1597  Odist (n.) A writer of an ode or odes.
1598  
1599  "Odium (n.) Hatred; dislike; as, his conduct brought him into odium, or, brought odium upon him."
1600  
1601  Odium (n.) The quality that provokes hatred; offensiveness.
1602  
1603  Odized (imp. & p. p.) of Odize
1604  
1605  Odizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Odize
1606  
1607  Odize (v. t.) To charge with od. See Od.
1608  
1609  Odmyl (n.) A volatile liquid obtained by boiling sulphur with linseed oil. It has an unpleasant garlic odor.
1610  
1611  "Odometer (n.) An instrument attached to the wheel of a vehicle, to measure the distance traversed; also, a wheel used by surveyors, which registers the miles and rods traversed."
1612  
1613  "Odometrical (a.) Of or pertaining to the odometer, or to measurements made with it."
1614  
1615  Odometrous (a.) Serving to measure distance on a road.
1616  
1617  Odometry (n.) Measurement of distances by the odometer.
1618  
1619  Odonata (n. pl.) The division of insects that includes the dragon flies.
1620  
1621  Odontalgia (n.) Toothache.
1622  
1623  Odontalgic (a.) Of or pertaining to odontalgia.
1624  
1625  Odontalgic (n.) A remedy for the toothache.
1626  
1627  Odontalgy (n.) Same as Odontalgia.
1628  
1629  Odontiasis (n.) Cutting of the teeth; dentition.
1630  
1631  "Odonto- () A combining form from Gr. 'odoy`s, 'odo`ntos, a tooth."
1632  
1633  Odontoblast (n.) One of the more or less columnar cells on the outer surface of the pulp of a tooth; an odontoplast. They are supposed to be connected with the formation of dentine.
1634  
1635  Odontoblast (n.) One of the cells which secrete the chitinous teeth of Mollusca.
1636  
1637  "Odontocete (n.pl.) A subdivision of Cetacea, including the sperm whale, dolphins, etc.; the toothed whales."
1638  
1639  "Odontogeny (n.) Generetion, or mode of development, of the teeth."
1640  
1641  Odontograph (n.) An instrument for marking or laying off the outlines of teeth of gear wheels.
1642  
1643  Odontographic (a.) Of or pertaining to odontography.
1644  
1645  Odontography (n.) A description of the teeth.
1646  
1647  Odontoid (a.) Having the form of a tooth; toothlike.
1648  
1649  Odontoid (a.) Of or pertaining to the odontoid bone or to the odontoid process.
1650  
1651  "Odontolcae (n. pl.) An extinct order of ostrichlike aquatic birds having teeth, which are set in a groove in the jaw. It includes Hesperornis, and allied genera. See Hesperornis."
1652  
1653  "Odontolite (n.) A fossil tooth colored a bright blue by phosphate of iron. It is used as an imitation of turquoise, and hence called bone turquoise."
1654  
1655  "Odontology (n.) The science which treats of the teeth, their structure and development."
1656  
1657  Odontophora (n.pl.) Same as Cephalophora.
1658  
1659  "Odontophore (n.) A special structure found in the mouth of most mollusks, except bivalves. It consists of several muscles and a cartilage which supports a chitinous radula, or lingual ribbon, armed with teeth. Also applied to the radula alone. See Radula."
1660  
1661  Odontophorous (a.) Having an odontophore.
1662  
1663  Odontoplast (n.) An odontoblast.
1664  
1665  "Odontopteryx (n.) An extinct Eocene bird having the jaws strongly serrated, or dentated, but destitute of true teeth. It was found near London."
1666  
1667  "Odontornithes (n. pl.) A group of Mesozoic birds having the jaws armed with teeth, as in most other vertebrates. They have been divided into three orders: Odontolcae, Odontotormae, and Saururae."
1668  
1669  Odontostomatous (a.) Having toothlike mandibles; -- applied to certain insects.
1670  
1671  "Odontotormae (n.pl.) An order of extinct toothed birds having the teeth in sockets, as in the genus Ichthyornis. See Ichthyornis."
1672  
1673  "Odor (n.) Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume."
1674  
1675  Odorament (n.) A perfume; a strong scent.
1676  
1677  Odorant (a.) Yielding odors; fragrant.
1678  
1679  Odorate (a.) Odorous.
1680  
1681  Odorating (a.) Diffusing odor or scent; fragrant.
1682  
1683  "Odoriferous (a.) Bearing or yielding an odor; perfumed; usually, sweet of scent; fragrant; as, odoriferous spices, particles, fumes, breezes."
1684  
1685  Odorline (n.) A pungent oily substance obtained by redistilling bone oil.
1686  
1687  Odorless (a.) Free from odor.
1688  
1689  "Odorous (a.) Having or emitting an odor or scent, esp. a sweet odor; fragrant; sweet-smelling."
1690  
1691  Ods (interj.) A corruption of God's; -- formerly used in oaths and ejaculatory phrases.
1692  
1693  Odyl (n.) Alt. of Odyle
1694  
1695  Odyle (n.) See Od. [Archaic].
1696  
1697  "Odylic (a.) Of or pertaining to odyle; odic; as, odylic force."
1698  
1699  "Odyssey (n.) An epic poem attributed to Homer, which describes the return of Ulysses to Ithaca after the siege of Troy."
1700  
1701  "Oe () a diphthong, employed in the Latin language, and thence in the English language, as the representative of the Greek diphthong oi. In many words in common use, e alone stands instead of /. Classicists prefer to write the diphthong oe separate in Latin words."
1702  
1703  "Oecoid (n.) The colorless porous framework, or stroma, of red blood corpuscles from which the zooid, or hemoglobin and other substances of the corpuscles, may be dissolved out."
1704  
1705  Oecology (n.) The various relations of animals and plants to one another and to the outer world.
1706  
1707  Oeconomical (a.) See Economical.
1708  
1709  Oeconomics (n.) See Economics.
1710  
1711  Oeconomy (n.) See Economy.
1712  
1713  Oecumenical (a.) See Ecumenical.
1714  
1715  Oedema (n.) A swelling from effusion of watery fluid in the cellular tissue beneath the skin or mucous membrance; dropsy of the subcutaneous cellular tissue.
1716  
1717  "Oedematous (a.) Pertaining to, or of the nature of, edema; affected with edema."
1718  
1719  Oeiliad (n.) Alt. of Oeillade
1720  
1721  Oeillade (n.) A glance of the eye; an amorous look.
1722  
1723  "Oelet (n.) An eye, bud, or shoot, as of a plant; an oilet."
1724  
1725  Oenanthate (n.) A salt of the supposed /nanthic acid.
1726  
1727  "Oenanthic (a.) Having, or imparting, the odor characteristic of the bouquet of wine; specifically used, formerly, to designate an acid whose ethereal salts were supposed to occasion the peculiar bouquet, or aroma, of old wine. Cf. Oenanthylic."
1728  
1729  "Oenanthol (n.) An oily substance obtained by the distillation of castor oil, recognized as the aldehyde of oenanthylic acid, and hence called also oenanthaldehyde."
1730  
1731  Oenanthone (n.) The ketone of oenanthic acid.
1732  
1733  "Oenanthyl (n.) A hydrocarbon radical formerly supposed to exist in oenanthic acid, now known to be identical with heptyl."
1734  
1735  "Oenanthylate (n.) A salt of /nanthylic acid; as, potassium oenanthylate."
1736  
1737  "Oenanthylic (a.) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, oenanthyl; specifically, designating an acid formerly supposed to be identical with the acid in oenanthic ether, but now known to be identical with heptoic acid."
1738  
1739  "Oenanthylidene (n.) A colorless liquid hydrocarbon, having a garlic odor; heptine."
1740  
1741  "Oenanthylous (a.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, an acid formerly supposed to be the acid of oenanthylic ether, but now known to be a mixture of higher acids, especially capric acid."
1742  
1743  Oenocyan (n.) The coloring matter of red wines.
1744  
1745  "Oenology (n.) Knowledge of wine, scientific or practical."
1746  
1747  Oenomania (n.) Delirium tremens.
1748  
1749  Oenomania (n.) Dipsomania.
1750  
1751  "Oenomel (n.) Wine mixed with honey; mead,"
1752  
1753  Oenometer (n.) See Alcoholometer.
1754  
1755  Oenophilist (n.) A lover of wine.
1756  
1757  "Oenothionic (a.) Pertaining to an acid now called sulphovinic, / ethyl sulphuric, acid."
1758  
1759  O'er (prep. & adv.) A contr. of Over.
1760  
1761  Oesophagus (a.) Alt. of Oesophageal
1762  
1763  "Oesophageal (a.) Same as Esophagus, Esophageal, etc."
1764  
1765  Oestrian (a.) Of or pertaining to the gadflies.
1766  
1767  Oestrian (n.) A gadfly.
1768  
1769  "Oestrual (a.) Of or pertaining to sexual desire; -- mostly applied to brute animals; as, the oestrual period; oestrual influence."
1770  
1771  "Oestruation (n.) The state of being under oestrual influence, or of having sexual desire."
1772  
1773  Oestrus (n.) A genus of gadflies. The species which deposits its larvae in the nasal cavities of sheep is oestrus ovis.
1774  
1775  "Oestrus (n.) A vehement desire; esp. (Physiol.), the periodical sexual impulse of animals; heat; rut."
1776  
1777  "Of (prep.) In a general sense, from, or out from; proceeding from; belonging to; relating to; concerning; -- used in a variety of applications; as:"
1778  
1779  "Of (prep.) Denoting that from which anything proceeds; indicating origin, source, descent, and the like; as, he is of a race of kings; he is of noble blood."
1780  
1781  "Of (prep.) Denoting possession or ownership, or the relation of subject to attribute; as, the apartment of the consul: the power of the king; a man of courage; the gate of heaven."
1782  
1783  "Of (prep.) Denoting the material of which anything is composed, or that which it contains; as, a throne of gold; a sword of steel; a wreath of mist; a cup of water."
1784  
1785  "Of (prep.) Denoting part of an aggregate or whole; belonging to a number or quantity mentioned; out of; from amongst; as, of this little he had some to spare; some of the mines were unproductive; most of the company."
1786  
1787  "Of (prep.) Denoting that by which a person or thing is actuated or impelled; also, the source of a purpose or action; as, they went of their own will; no body can move of itself; he did it of necessity."
1788  
1789  "Of (prep.) Denoting reference to a thing; about; concerning; relating to; as, to boast of one's achievements."
1790  
1791  "Of (prep.) Denoting nearness or distance, either in space or time; from; as, within a league of the town; within an hour of the appointed time."
1792  
1793  "Of (prep.) Denoting identity or equivalence; -- used with a name or appellation, and equivalent to the relation of apposition; as, the continent of America; the city of Rome; the Island of Cuba."
1794  
1795  "Of (prep.) Denoting the agent, or person by whom, or thing by which, anything is, or is done; by."
1796  
1797  "Of (prep.) Denoting relation to place or time; belonging to, or connected with; as, men of Athens; the people of the Middle Ages; in the days of Herod."
1798  
1799  Of (prep.) Denoting passage from one state to another; from.
1800  
1801  Of (prep.) During; in the course of.
1802  
1803  "Off (adv.) In a general sense, denoting from or away from; as:"
1804  
1805  "Off (adv.) Denoting distance or separation; as, the house is a mile off."
1806  
1807  "Off (adv.) Denoting the action of removing or separating; separation; as, to take off the hat or cloak; to cut off, to pare off, to clip off, to peel off, to tear off, to march off, to fly off, and the like."
1808  
1809  "Off (adv.) Denoting a leaving, abandonment, departure, abatement, interruption, or remission; as, the fever goes off; the pain goes off; the game is off; all bets are off."
1810  
1811  "Off (adv.) Denoting a different direction; not on or towards: away; as, to look off."
1812  
1813  Off (adv.) Denoting opposition or negation.
1814  
1815  Off (interj.) Away; begone; -- a command to depart.
1816  
1817  "Off (prep.) Not on; away from; as, to be off one's legs or off the bed; two miles off the shore."
1818  
1819  "Off (a.) On the farther side; most distant; on the side of an animal or a team farthest from the driver when he is on foot; in the United States, the right side; as, the off horse or ox in a team, in distinction from the nigh or near horse or ox; the off leg."
1820  
1821  "Off (a.) Designating a time when one is not strictly attentive to business or affairs, or is absent from his post, and, hence, a time when affairs are not urgent; as, he took an off day for fishing: an off year in politics."
1822  
1823  Off (n.) The side of the field that is on the right of the wicket keeper.
1824  
1825  Offal (n.) The rejected or waste parts of a butchered animal.
1826  
1827  Offal (n.) A dead body; carrion.
1828  
1829  Offal (n.) That which is thrown away as worthless or unfit for use; refuse; rubbish.
1830  
1831  Offcut (n.) That which is cut off.
1832  
1833  "Offcut (n.) A portion ofthe printed sheet, in certain sizes of books, that is cut off before folding."
1834  
1835  Offence (n.) See Offense.
1836  
1837  Offended (imp. & p. p.) of Offend
1838  
1839  Offending (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Offend
1840  
1841  Offend (v. t.) To strike against; to attack; to assail.
1842  
1843  Offend (v. t.) To displease; to make angry; to affront.
1844  
1845  "Offend (v. t.) To be offensive to; to harm; to pain; to annoy; as, strong light offends the eye; to offend the conscience."
1846  
1847  Offend (v. t.) To transgress; to violate; to sin against.
1848  
1849  Offend (v. t.) To oppose or obstruct in duty; to cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.
1850  
1851  Odfend (v. i.) To transgress the moral or divine law; to commit a crime; to stumble; to sin.
1852  
1853  "Odfend (v. i.) To cause dislike, anger, or vexation; to displease."
1854  
1855  Offendant (n.) An offender.
1856  
1857  "Offender (n.) One who offends; one who violates any law, divine or human; a wrongdoer."
1858  
1859  Offendress (n.) A woman who offends.
1860  
1861  Offense (n.) Alt. of Offence
1862  
1863  "Offence (n.) The act of offending in any sense; esp., a crime or a sin, an affront or an injury."
1864  
1865  Offence (n.) The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
1866  
1867  Offence (n.) A cause or occasion of stumbling or of sin.
1868  
1869  "Offenseful (a.) Causing offense; displeasing; wrong; as, an offenseful act."
1870  
1871  Offenseless (a.) Unoffending; inoffensive.
1872  
1873  Offensible (a.) That may give offense.
1874  
1875  Offension (n.) Assault; attack.
1876  
1877  "Offensive (a.) Giving offense; causing displeasure or resentment; displeasing; annoying; as, offensive words."
1878  
1879  "Offensive (a.) Giving pain or unpleasant sensations; disagreeable; revolting; noxious; as, an offensive smell; offensive sounds."
1880  
1881  "Offensive (a.) Making the first attack; assailant; aggressive; hence, used in attacking; -- opposed to defensive; as, an offensive war; offensive weapons."
1882  
1883  Offensive (n.) The state or posture of one who offends or makes attack; aggressive attitude; the act of the attacking party; -- opposed to defensive.
1884  
1885  Offered (imp. & p. p.) of Offer
1886  
1887  Offering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Offer
1888  
1889  "Offer (v. t.) To present, as an act of worship; to immolate; to sacrifice; to present in prayer or devotion; -- often with up."
1890  
1891  "Offer (v. t.) To bring to or before; to hold out to; to present for acceptance or rejection; as, to offer a present, or a bribe; to offer one's self in marriage."
1892  
1893  "Offer (v. t.) To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest; as, to offer an opinion. With the infinitive as an objective: To make an offer; to declare one's willingness; as, he offered to help me."
1894  
1895  Offer (v. t.) To attempt; to undertake.
1896  
1897  "Offer (v. t.) To bid, as a price, reward, or wages; as, to offer a guinea for a ring; to offer a salary or reward."
1898  
1899  "Offer (v. t.) To put in opposition to; to manifest in an offensive way; to threaten; as, to offer violence, attack, etc."
1900  
1901  Offer (v. i.) To present itself; to be at hand.
1902  
1903  Offer (v. i.) To make an attempt; to make an essay or a trial; -- used with at.
1904  
1905  "Offer (v. t.) The act of offering, bringing forward, proposing, or bidding; a proffer; a first advance."
1906  
1907  Offer (v. t.) That which is offered or brought forward; a proposal to be accepted or rejected; a sum offered; a bid.
1908  
1909  "Offer (v. t.) Attempt; endeavor; essay; as, he made an offer to catch the ball."
1910  
1911  Offerable (a.) Capable of being offered; suitable or worthy to be offered.
1912  
1913  "Offerer (n.) One who offers; esp., one who offers something to God in worship."
1914  
1915  Offering (n.) The act of an offerer; a proffering.
1916  
1917  "Offering (n.) That which is offered, esp. in divine service; that which is presented as an expiation or atonement for sin, or as a free gift; a sacrifice; an oblation; as, sin offering."
1918  
1919  "Offering (n.) A sum of money offered, as in church service; as, a missionary offering. Specif.: (Ch. of Eng.) Personal tithes payable according to custom, either at certain seasons as Christmas or Easter, or on certain occasions as marriages or christenings."
1920  
1921  Offertories (pl. ) of Offertory
1922  
1923  "Offertory (n.) The act of offering, or the thing offered."
1924  
1925  "Offertory (n.) An anthem chanted, or a voluntary played on the organ, during the offering and first part of the Mass."
1926  
1927  Offertory (n.) That part of the Mass which the priest reads before uncovering the chalice to offer up the elements for consecration.
1928  
1929  Offertory (n.) The oblation of the elements.
1930  
1931  Offertory (n.) The Scripture sentences said or sung during the collection of the offerings.
1932  
1933  Offertory (n.) The offerings themselves.
1934  
1935  Offerture (n.) Offer; proposal; overture.
1936  
1937  "Offhand (a.) Instant; ready; extemporaneous; as, an offhand speech; offhand excuses."
1938  
1939  "Offhand (adv.) In an offhand manner; as, he replied offhand."
1940  
1941  "Office (n.) That which a person does, either voluntarily or by appointment, for, or with reference to, others; customary duty, or a duty that arises from the relations of man to man; as, kind offices, pious offices."
1942  
1943  "Office (n.) A special duty, trust, charge, or position, conferred by authority and for a public purpose; a position of trust or authority; as, an executive or judical office; a municipal office."
1944  
1945  "Office (n.) A charge or trust, of a sacred nature, conferred by God himself; as, the office of a priest under the old dispensation, and that of the apostles in the new."
1946  
1947  "Office (n.) That which is performed, intended, or assigned to be done, by a particular thing, or that which anything is fitted to perform; a function; -- answering to duty in intelligent beings."
1948  
1949  "Office (n.) The place where a particular kind of business or service for others is transacted; a house or apartment in which public officers and others transact business; as, the register's office; a lawyer's office."
1950  
1951  "Office (n.) The company or corporation, or persons collectively, whose place of business is in an office; as, I have notified the office."
1952  
1953  "Office (n.) The apartments or outhouses in which the domestics discharge the duties attached to the service of a house, as kitchens, pantries, stables, etc."
1954  
1955  Office (n.) Any service other than that of ordination and the Mass; any prescribed religious service.
1956  
1957  "Office (v. t.) To perform, as the duties of an office; to discharge."
1958  
1959  "Officeholder (n.) An officer, particularly one in the civil service; a placeman."
1960  
1961  "Officer (n.) One who holds an office; a person lawfully invested with an office, whether civil, military, or ecclesiastical; as, a church officer; a police officer; a staff officer."
1962  
1963  "Officer (n.) Specifically, a commissioned officer, in distinction from a warrant officer."
1964  
1965  Officered (imp. & p. p.) of Officer
1966  
1967  Officering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Officer
1968  
1969  Officer (v. t.) To furnish with officers; to appoint officers over.
1970  
1971  "Officer (v. t.) To command as an officer; as, veterans from old regiments officered the recruits."
1972  
1973  "Official (n.) Of or pertaining to an office or public trust; as, official duties, or routine."
1974  
1975  "Official (n.) Derived from the proper office or officer, or from the proper authority; made or communicated by virtue of authority; as, an official statement or report."
1976  
1977  "Official (n.) Approved by authority; sanctioned by the pharmacopoeia; appointed to be used in medicine; as, an official drug or preparation. Cf. Officinal."
1978  
1979  Official (n.) Discharging an office or function.
1980  
1981  "Official (a.) One who holds an office; esp., a subordinate executive officer or attendant."
1982  
1983  "Official (a.) An ecclesiastical judge appointed by a bishop, chapter, archdeacon, etc., with charge of the spiritual jurisdiction."
1984  
1985  "Officialism (n.) The state of being official; a system of official government; also, adherence to office routine; red-tapism."
1986  
1987  Officialily (n.) See Officialty.
1988  
1989  "Officially (adv.) By the proper officer; by virtue of the proper authority; in pursuance of the special powers vested in an officer or office; as, accounts or reports officially vertified or rendered; letters officially communicated; persons officially notified."
1990  
1991  "Officialty (n.) The charge, office, court, or jurisdiction of an official."
1992  
1993  "Officiant (n.) The officer who officiates or performs an office, as the burial office."
1994  
1995  Officiary (a.) Of or pertaining to an office or an officer; official.
1996  
1997  Officiated (imp. & p. p.) of Officiate
1998  
1999  Officiating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Officiate
2000  
2001  Officiate (v. i.) To act as an officer in performing a duty; to transact the business of an office or public trust; to conduct a public service.
2002  
2003  "Officiate (v. t.) To discharge, perform, or supply, as an official duty or function."
2004  
2005  Officiator (n.) One who officiates.
2006  
2007  "Officinal (a.) Used in a shop, or belonging to it."
2008  
2009  Officinal (a.) Kept in stock by apothecaries; -- said of such drugs and medicines as may be obtained without special preparation or compounding; not magistral.
2010  
2011  "Officious (a.) Pertaining to, or being in accordance with, duty."
2012  
2013  Officious (a.) Disposed to serve; kind; obliging.
2014  
2015  Officious (a.) Importunately interposing services; intermeddling in affairs in which one has no concern; meddlesome.
2016  
2017  "Offing (n.) That part of the sea at a good distance from the shore, or where there is deep water and no need of a pilot; also, distance from the shore; as, the ship had ten miles offing; we saw a ship in the offing."
2018  
2019  Offish (a.) Shy or distant in manner.
2020  
2021  Offlet (n.) A pipe to let off water.
2022  
2023  "Offscouring (n.) That which is scoured off; hence, refuse; rejected matter; that which is vile or despised."
2024  
2025  Offscum (n.) Removed scum; refuse; dross.
2026  
2027  "Offset (n.) In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something"
2028  
2029  "Offset (n.) A short prostrate shoot, which takes root and produces a tuft of leaves, etc. See Illust. of Houseleek."
2030  
2031  "Offset (n.) A sum, account, or value set off against another sum or account, as an equivalent; hence, anything which is given in exchange or retaliation; a set-off."
2032  
2033  Offset (n.) A spur from a range of hills or mountains.
2034  
2035  "Offset (n.) A horizontal ledge on the face of a wall, formed by a diminution of its thickness, or by the weathering or upper surface of a part built out from it; -- called also set-off."
2036  
2037  "Offset (n.) A short distance measured at right angles from a line actually run to some point in an irregular boundary, or to some object."
2038  
2039  "Offset (n.) An abrupt bend in an object, as a rod, by which one part is turned aside out of line, but nearly parallel, with the rest; the part thus bent aside."
2040  
2041  "Offset (n.) A more or less distinct transfer of a printed page or picture to the opposite page, when the pages are pressed together before the ink is dry or when it is poor."
2042  
2043  Offset (imp. & p. p.) of Offset
2044  
2045  Offsetting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Offset
2046  
2047  "Offset (v. t.) To set off; to place over against; to balance; as, to offset one account or charge against another."
2048  
2049  "Offset (v. t.) To form an offset in, as in a wall, rod, pipe, etc."
2050  
2051  Offset (v. i.) To make an offset.
2052  
2053  "Offshoot (n.) That which shoots off or separates from a main stem, channel, family, race, etc.; as, the offshoots of a tree."
2054  
2055  "Offshore (a.) From the shore; as, an offshore wind; an offshore signal."
2056  
2057  Offskip (n.) That part of a landscape which recedes from the spectator into distance.
2058  
2059  Offspring (n.sing. & pl.) The act of production; generation.
2060  
2061  "Offspring (n.sing. & pl.) That which is produced; a child or children; a descendant or descendants, however remote from the stock."
2062  
2063  Offspring (n.sing. & pl.) Origin; lineage; family.
2064  
2065  Offuscate () Alt. of Offuscation
2066  
2067  "Offuscation () See Obfuscate, Obfuscation."
2068  
2069  Oft (adv.) Often; frequently; not rarely; many times.
2070  
2071  Oft (a.) Frequent; often; repeated.
2072  
2073  Often (adv.) Frequently; many times; not seldom.
2074  
2075  Often (a.) Frequent; common; repeated.
2076  
2077  Oftenness (n.) Frequency.
2078  
2079  Oftensith (adv.) Frequently; often.
2080  
2081  Oftentide (adv.) Frequently; often.
2082  
2083  Oftentimes (adv.) Frequently; often; many times.
2084  
2085  Ofter (adv.) Compar. of Oft.
2086  
2087  Ofttimes (adv.) Frequently; often.
2088  
2089  Ogam (n.) Same as Ogham.
2090  
2091  Ogdoad (n.) A thing made up of eight parts.
2092  
2093  Ogdoastich (n.) A poem of eight lines.
2094  
2095  "Ogee (n.) A molding, the section of which is the form of the letter S, with the convex part above; cyma reversa. See Illust. under Cyma."
2096  
2097  "Ogee (n.) Hence, any similar figure used for any purpose."
2098  
2099  "Ogeechee lime () The acid, olive-shaped, drupaceous fruit of a species of tupelo (Nyssa capitata) which grows in swamps in Georgia and Florida."
2100  
2101  Ogeechee lime () The tree which bears this fruit.
2102  
2103  Ogganition (n.) Snarling; grumbling.
2104  
2105  "Ogham (n.) A particular kind of writing practiced by the ancient Irish, and found in inscriptions on stones, metals, etc."
2106  
2107  Ogive (n.) The arch or rib which crosses a Gothic vault diagonally.
2108  
2109  Ogled (imp. & p. p.) of Ogle
2110  
2111  Ogling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ogle
2112  
2113  "Ogle (v. t.) To view or look at with side glances, as in fondness, or with a design to attract notice."
2114  
2115  Ogle (n.) An amorous side glance or look.
2116  
2117  Ogler (n.) One who ogles.
2118  
2119  Oglio (n.) See Olio.
2120  
2121  "Ogre (n.) An imaginary monster, or hideous giant of fairy tales, who lived on human beings; hence, any frightful giant; a cruel monster."
2122  
2123  Ogreish (a.) Resembling an ogre; having the character or appearance of an ogre; suitable for an ogre.
2124  
2125  Ogress (n.) A female ogre.
2126  
2127  Ogreism (n.) Alt. of Ogrism
2128  
2129  Ogrism (n.) The character or manners of an ogre.
2130  
2131  "Ogygian (a.) Of or pertaining to Ogyges, a mythical king of ancient Attica, or to a great deluge in Attica in his days; hence, primeval; of obscure antiquity."
2132  
2133  "Oh (interj.) An exclamation expressing various emotions, according to the tone and manner, especially surprise, pain, sorrow, anxiety, or a wish. See the Note under O."
2134  
2135  "Ohm (n.) The standard unit in the measure of electrical resistance, being the resistance of a circuit in which a potential difference of one volt produces a current of one ampere. As defined by the International Electrical Congress in 1893, and by United States Statute, it is a resistance substantially equal to 109 units of resistance of the C.G.S. system of electro-magnetic units, and is represented by the resistance offered to an unvarying electric current by a column of mercury at the temperature of melting ice 14.4521 grams in mass, of a constant cross-sectional area, and of the length of 106.3 centimeters. As thus defined it is called the international ohm."
2136  
2137  "Oho (interj.) An exclamation of surprise, etc."
2138  
2139  "-oid () A suffix or combining form meaning like, resembling, in the form of; as in anthropoid, asteroid, spheroid."
2140  
2141  "Oidium (n.) A genus of minute fungi which form a floccose mass of filaments on decaying fruit, etc. Many forms once referred to this genus are now believed to be temporary conditions of fungi of other genera, among them the vine mildew (Oidium Tuckeri), which has caused much injury to grapes."
2142  
2143  "Oil (n.) Any one of a great variety of unctuous combustible substances, not miscible with water; as, olive oil, whale oil, rock oil, etc. They are of animal, vegetable, or mineral origin and of varied composition, and they are variously used for food, for solvents, for anointing, lubrication, illumination, etc. By extension, any substance of an oily consistency; as, oil of vitriol."
2144  
2145  Oiled (imp. & p. p.) of Oil
2146  
2147  Oiling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Oil
2148  
2149  Oil (v. t.) To smear or rub over with oil; to lubricate with oil; to anoint with oil.
2150  
2151  Oilbird (n.) See Guacharo.
2152  
2153  "Oilcloth (n.) Cloth treated with oil or paint, and used for marking garments, covering floors, etc."
2154  
2155  "Oiled (a.) Covered or treated with oil; dressed with, or soaked in, oil."
2156  
2157  Oiler (n.) One who deals in oils.
2158  
2159  "Oiler (n.) One who, or that which, oils."
2160  
2161  "Oilery (n.) The business, the place of business, or the goods, of a maker of, or dealer in, oils."
2162  
2163  Oiliness (n.) The quality of being oily.
2164  
2165  "Oillet (n.) A small opening or loophole, sometimes circular, used in mediaeval fortifications."
2166  
2167  "Oillet (n.) A small circular opening, and ring of moldings surrounding it, used in window tracery in Gothic architecture."
2168  
2169  Oilmen (pl. ) of Oilman
2170  
2171  "Oilman (n.) One who deals in oils; formerly, one who dealt in oils and pickles."
2172  
2173  "Oilnut (n.) The buffalo nut. See Buffalo nut, under Buffalo."
2174  
2175  "Oilseed (n.) Seed from which oil is expressed, as the castor bean; also, the plant yielding such seed. See Castor bean."
2176  
2177  Oilseed (n.) A cruciferous herb (Camelina sativa).
2178  
2179  Oilseed (n.) The sesame.
2180  
2181  Oilskin (n.) Cloth made waterproof by oil.
2182  
2183  "Oilstone (n.) A variety of hone slate, or whetstone, used for whetting tools when lubricated with oil."
2184  
2185  "Oily (superl.) Consisting of oil; containing oil; having the nature or qualities of oil; unctuous; oleaginous; as, oily matter or substance."
2186  
2187  "Oily (superl.) Covered with oil; greasy; hence, resembling oil; as, an oily appearance."
2188  
2189  Oily (superl.) Smoothly subservient; supple; compliant; plausible; insinuating.
2190  
2191  Oinement (n.) Ointment.
2192  
2193  Oinomania (n.) See oenomania.
2194  
2195  Ointed (imp. & p. p.) of Oint
2196  
2197  Ointing (p. pr & vb. n.) of Oint
2198  
2199  Oint (v. t.) To anoint.
2200  
2201  Ointment (n.) That which serves to anoint; any soft unctuous substance used for smearing or anointing; an unguent.
2202  
2203  Ojibways (n. pl.) Same as Chippeways.
2204  
2205  "Ojo (n.) A spring, surrounded by rushes or rank grass; an oasis."
2206  
2207  "Oke (n.) A Turkish and Egyptian weight, equal to about 2/ pounds."
2208  
2209  "Oke (n.) An Hungarian and Wallachian measure, equal to about 2/ pints."
2210  
2211  "Okenite (n.) A massive and fibrous mineral of a whitish color, chiefly hydrous silicate of lime."
2212  
2213  Oker (n.) See Ocher.
2214  
2215  "Okra (n.) An annual plant (Abelmoschus, / Hibiscus, esculentus), whose green pods, abounding in nutritious mucilage, are much used for soups, stews, or pickles; gumbo."
2216  
2217  "-ol () A suffix denoting that the substance in the name of which it appears belongs to the series of alcohols or hydroxyl derivatives, as carbinol, glycerol, etc."
2218  
2219  "Olay (n. pl.) Palm leaves, prepared for being written upon with a style pointed with steel."
2220  
2221  Old (n.) Open country.
2222  
2223  "Old (superl.) Not young; advanced far in years or life; having lived till toward the end of the ordinary term of living; as, an old man; an old age; an old horse; an old tree."
2224  
2225  "Old (superl.) Not new or fresh; not recently made or produced; having existed for a long time; as, old wine; an old friendship."
2226  
2227  "Old (superl.) Formerly existing; ancient; not modern; preceding; original; as, an old law; an old custom; an old promise."
2228  
2229  "Old (superl.) Continued in life; advanced in the course of existence; having (a certain) length of existence; -- designating the age of a person or thing; as, an infant a few hours old; a cathedral centuries old."
2230  
2231  "Old (superl.) Long practiced; hence, skilled; experienced; cunning; as, an old offender; old in vice."
2232  
2233  "Old (superl.) Long cultivated; as, an old farm; old land, as opposed to new land, that is, to land lately cleared."
2234  
2235  "Old (superl.) Worn out; weakened or exhausted by use; past usefulness; as, old shoes; old clothes."
2236  
2237  Old (superl.) More than enough; abundant.
2238  
2239  "Old (superl.) Aged; antiquated; hence, wanting in the mental vigor or other qualities belonging to youth; -- used disparagingly as a term of reproach."
2240  
2241  "Old (superl.) Old-fashioned; wonted; customary; as of old; as, the good old times; hence, colloquially, gay; jolly."
2242  
2243  Old (superl.) Used colloquially as a term of cordiality and familiarity.
2244  
2245  "Olden (a.) Old; ancient; as, the olden time."
2246  
2247  Olden (v. i.) To grow old; to age.
2248  
2249  "Old-fashioned (a.) Formed according to old or obsolete fashion or pattern; adhering to old customs or ideas; as, an old-fashioned dress, girl."
2250  
2251  "Old-gentlemanly (a.) Pertaining to an old gentleman, or like one."
2252  
2253  Oldish (a.) Somewhat old.
2254  
2255  Old lang syne () See Auld lang syne.
2256  
2257  Old-maidish (a.) Like an old maid; prim; precise; particular.
2258  
2259  Old-maidism (n.) The condition or characteristics of an old maid.
2260  
2261  Oldness (n.) The state or quality of being old; old age.
2262  
2263  Oldster (n.) An old person.
2264  
2265  Old-womanish (a.) Like an old woman; anile.
2266  
2267  Olea (n.) A genus of trees including the olive.
2268  
2269  "Oleaceous (a.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a natural order of plants (Oleaceae), mostly trees and shrubs, of which the olive is the type. It includes also the ash, the lilac, the true jasmine, and fringe tree."
2270  
2271  Oleaginous (a.) Having the nature or qualities of oil; oily; unctuous.
2272  
2273  Oleaginousness (n.) Oiliness.
2274  
2275  Oleamen (n.) A soft ointment prepared from oil.
2276  
2277  "Oleander (n.) A beautiful evergreen shrub of the Dogbane family, having clusters of fragrant red or white flowers. It is native of the East Indies, but the red variety has become common in the south of Europe. Called also rosebay, rose laurel, and South-sea rose."
2278  
2279  Oleandrine (n.) One of several alkaloids found in the leaves of the oleander.
2280  
2281  "Oleaster (n.) The wild olive tree (Olea Europea, var. sylvestris)."
2282  
2283  "Oleaster (n.) Any species of the genus Elaeagus. See Eleagnus. The small silvery berries of the common species (Elaeagnus hortensis) are called Trebizond dates, and are made into cakes by the Arabs."
2284  
2285  "Oleate (n.) A salt of oleic acid. Some oleates, as the oleate of mercury, are used in medicine by way of inunction."
2286  
2287  Olecranal (a.) Of or pertaining to the olecranon.
2288  
2289  Olecranon (n.) The large process at the proximal end of the ulna which projects behind the articulation with the humerus and forms the bony prominence of the elbow.
2290  
2291  "Olefiant (a.) Forming or producing an oil; specifically, designating a colorless gaseous hydrocarbon called ethylene."
2292  
2293  "Olefine (n.) Olefiant gas, or ethylene; hence, by extension, any one of the series of unsaturated hydrocarbons of which ethylene is a type. See Ethylene."
2294  
2295  "Oleic (a.) Pertaining to, derived from, or contained in, oil; as, oleic acid, an acid of the acrylic acid series found combined with glyceryl in the form of olein in certain animal and vegetable fats and oils, such as sperm oil, olive oil, etc. At low temperatures the acid is crystalline, but melts to an oily liquid above 14/ C."
2296  
2297  "Oleiferous (a.) Producing oil; as, oleiferous seeds."
2298  
2299  "Olein (n.) A fat, liquid at ordinary temperatures, but solidifying at temperatures below 0� C., found abundantly in both the animal and vegetable kingdoms (see Palmitin). It dissolves solid fats, especially at 30-40� C. Chemically, olein is a glyceride of oleic acid; and, as three molecules of the acid are united to one molecule of glyceryl to form the fat, it is technically known as triolein. It is also called elain."
2300  
2301  Olent (a.) Scented.
2302  
2303  Oleograph (n.) The form or figure assumed by a drop of oil when placed upon water or some other liquid with which it does not mix.
2304  
2305  Oleograph (n.) A picture produced in oils by a process analogous to that of lithographic printing.
2306  
2307  "Oleomargarine (n.) A liquid oil made from animal fats (esp. beef fat) by separating the greater portion of the solid fat or stearin, by crystallization. It is mainly a mixture of olein and palmitin with some little stearin."
2308  
2309  Oleomargarine (n.) An artificial butter made by churning this oil with more or less milk.
2310  
2311  Oleometer (n.) An instrument for ascertaining the weight and purity of oil; an elaiometer.
2312  
2313  "Oleone (n.) An oily liquid, obtained by distillation of calcium oleate, and probably consisting of the ketone of oleic acid."
2314  
2315  Oleoptene (n.) See Eleoptene.
2316  
2317  Oleoresin (n.) A natural mixture of a terebinthinate oil and a resin.
2318  
2319  "Oleoresin (n.) A liquid or semiliquid preparation extracted (as from capsicum, cubebs, or ginger) by means of ether, and consisting of fixed or volatile oil holding resin in solution."
2320  
2321  Oleose (a.) Alt. of Oleous
2322  
2323  Oleous (a.) Oily.
2324  
2325  Oleosity (n.) The state or quality of being oily or fat; fatness.
2326  
2327  Oleraceous (a.) Pertaining to pot herbs; of the nature or having the qualities of herbs for cookery; esculent.
2328  
2329  Olf (n.) The European bullfinch.
2330  
2331  Olfaction (n.) The sense by which the impressions made on the olfactory organs by the odorous particles in the atmosphere are perceived.
2332  
2333  "Olfactive (a.) See Olfactory, a."
2334  
2335  Olfactor (n.) A smelling organ; a nose.
2336  
2337  "Olfactory (a.) Of, pertaining to, or connected with, the sense of smell; as, the olfactory nerves; the olfactory cells."
2338  
2339  Olfactories (pl. ) of Olfactory
2340  
2341  "Olfactory (n.) An olfactory organ; also, the sense of smell; -- usually in the plural."
2342  
2343  Oliban (n.) See Olibanum.
2344  
2345  Olibanum (n.) The fragrant gum resin of various species of Boswellia; Oriental frankincense.
2346  
2347  "Olibene (n.) A colorless mobile liquid of a pleasant aromatic odor obtained by the distillation of olibanum, or frankincense, and regarded as a terpene; -- called also conimene."
2348  
2349  Olid (a.) Alt. of Olidous
2350  
2351  "Olidous (a.) Having a strong, disagreeable smell; fetid."
2352  
2353  Olifant (n.) An elephant.
2354  
2355  "Olifant (n.) An ancient horn, made of ivory."
2356  
2357  Oligandrous (a.) Having few stamens.
2358  
2359  Oliganthous (a.) Having few flowers.
2360  
2361  Oligarch (n.) A member of an oligarchy; one of the rulers in an oligarchical government.
2362  
2363  Oligarchal (a.) Oligarchic.
2364  
2365  Oligarchic (a.) Alt. of Oligarchical
2366  
2367  "Oligarchical (a.) Of or pertaining to oligarchy, or government by a few."
2368  
2369  Oligarchist (n.) An advocate or supporter of oligarchy.
2370  
2371  Oligarchies (pl. ) of Oligarchy
2372  
2373  "Oligarchy (n.) A form of government in which the supreme power is placed in the hands of a few persons; also, those who form the ruling few."
2374  
2375  "Oligist (a.) Hematite or specular iron ore; -- prob. so called in allusion to its feeble magnetism, as compared with magnetite."
2376  
2377  Oligist (a.) Alt. of Oligistic
2378  
2379  Oligistic (a.) Of or pertaining to hematite.
2380  
2381  "Oligo- () A combining form from Gr. /, few, little, small."
2382  
2383  "Oligocene (a.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, certain strata which occupy an intermediate position between the Eocene and Miocene periods."
2384  
2385  Oligocene (n.) The Oligocene period. See the Chart of Geology.
2386  
2387  Oligochaeta (n. pl.) An order of Annelida which includes the earthworms and related species.
2388  
2389  Oligochete (a.) Of or pertaining to the Oligochaeta.
2390  
2391  Oligoclase (n.) A triclinic soda-lime feldspar. See Feldspar.
2392  
2393  "Oligomerous (a.) Having few members in each set of organs; as, an oligomerous flower."
2394  
2395  Oligomyold (a.) Having few or imperfect syringeal muscles; -- said of some passerine birds (Oligomyodi).
2396  
2397  Oligopetalous (a.) Having few petals.
2398  
2399  Oligosepalous (a.) Having few sepals.
2400  
2401  Oligosiderite (n.) A meteorite characterized by the presence of but a small amount of metallic iron.
2402  
2403  Oligospermous (a.) Having few seeds.
2404  
2405  Oligotokous (a.) Producing few young.
2406  
2407  Olio (n.) A dish of stewed meat of different kinds.
2408  
2409  Olio (n.) A mixture; a medley.
2410  
2411  Olio (n.) A collection of miscellaneous pieces.
2412  
2413  "Olitory (a.) Of or pertaining to, or produced in, a kitchen garden; used for kitchen purposes; as, olitory seeds."
2414  
2415  "Oliva (n.) A genus of polished marine gastropod shells, chiefly tropical, and often beautifully colored."
2416  
2417  Olivaceous (a.) Resembling the olive; of the color of the olive; olive-green.
2418  
2419  Olivary (a.) Like an olive.
2420  
2421  Olivaster (a.) Of the color of the olive; tawny.
2422  
2423  "Olive (n.) A tree (Olea Europaea) with small oblong or elliptical leaves, axillary clusters of flowers, and oval, one-seeded drupes. The tree has been cultivated for its fruit for thousands of years, and its branches are the emblems of peace. The wood is yellowish brown and beautifully variegated."
2424  
2425  "Olive (n.) The fruit of the olive. It has been much improved by cultivation, and is used for making pickles. Olive oil is pressed from its flesh."
2426  
2427  Olive (n.) Any shell of the genus Oliva and allied genera; -- so called from the form. See Oliva.
2428  
2429  Olive (n.) The oyster catcher.
2430  
2431  "Olive (n.) The color of the olive, a peculiar dark brownish, yellowish, or tawny green."
2432  
2433  "Olive (n.) One of the tertiary colors, composed of violet and green mixed in equal strength and proportion."
2434  
2435  Olive (n.) An olivary body. See under Olivary.
2436  
2437  "Olive (n.) A small slice of meat seasoned, rolled up, and cooked; as, olives of beef or veal."
2438  
2439  "Olive (a.) Approaching the color of the olive; of a peculiar dark brownish, yellowish, or tawny green."
2440  
2441  Olived (a.) Decorated or furnished with olive trees.
2442  
2443  "Olivenite (n.) An olive-green mineral, a hydrous arseniate of copper; olive ore."
2444  
2445  Oliver (n.) An olive grove.
2446  
2447  Oliver (n.) An olive tree.
2448  
2449  "Oliver (n.) A small tilt hammer, worked by the foot."
2450  
2451  Oliverian (n.) An adherent of Oliver Cromwell.
2452  
2453  Olivewood (n.) The wood of the olive.
2454  
2455  "Olivewood (n.) An Australian name given to the hard white wood of certain trees of the genus Elaeodendron, and also to the trees themselves."
2456  
2457  "Olivil (n.) A white crystalline substance, obtained from an exudation from the olive, and having a bitter-sweet taste and acid proporties."
2458  
2459  "Olivin (n.) A complex bitter gum, found on the leaves of the olive tree; -- called also olivite."
2460  
2461  "Olivine (n.) A common name of the yellowish green mineral chrysolite, esp. the variety found in eruptive rocks."
2462  
2463  Olivite (n.) See Olivin.
2464  
2465  "Olla (n.) A pot or jar having a wide mouth; a cinerary urn, especially one of baked clay."
2466  
2467  Olla (n.) A dish of stewed meat; an olio; an olla-podrida.
2468  
2469  "Olla-podrida (n.) A favorite Spanish dish, consisting of a mixture of several kinds of meat chopped fine, and stewed with vegetables."
2470  
2471  Olla-podrida (n.) Any incongruous mixture or miscellaneous collection; an olio.
2472  
2473  Ology (n.) A colloquial or humorous name for any science or branch of knowledge.
2474  
2475  "Olpe (n.) Originally, a leather flask or vessel for oils or liquids; afterward, an earthenware vase or pitcher without a spout."
2476  
2477  "Olusatrum (n.) An umbelliferous plant, the common Alexanders of Western Europe (Smyrnium Olusatrum)."
2478  
2479  "Olympiad (n.) A period of four years, by which the ancient Greeks reckoned time, being the interval from one celebration of the Olympic games to another, beginning with the victory of Cor/bus in the foot race, which took place in the year 776 b.c.; as, the era of the olympiads."
2480  
2481  Olympian (a.) Alt. of Olympic
2482  
2483  "Olympic (a.) Of or pertaining to Olympus, a mountain of Thessaly, fabled as the seat of the gods, or to Olympia, a small plain in Elis."
2484  
2485  Olympionic (n.) An ode in honor of a victor in the Olympic games.
2486  
2487  "-oma () A suffix used in medical terms to denote a morbid condition of some part, usually some kind of tumor; as in fibroma, glaucoma."
2488  
2489  Omagra (n.) Gout in the shoulder.
2490  
2491  Omahas (n. pl.) A tribe of Indians who inhabited the south side of the Missouri River. They are now partly civilized and occupy a reservation in Nebraska.
2492  
2493  "Omander wood () The wood of Diospyros ebenaster, a kind of ebony found in Ceylon."
2494  
2495  "Omasum (n.) The third division of the stomach of ruminants. See Manyplies, and Illust. under Ruminant."
2496  
2497  Omber (n.) Alt. of Ombre
2498  
2499  "Ombre (n.) A game at cards, borrowed from the Spaniards, and usually played by three persons."
2500  
2501  "Ombre (n.) A large Mediterranean food fish (Umbrina cirrhosa): -- called also umbra, and umbrine."
2502  
2503  Ombrometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the rain that falls; a rain gauge.
2504  
2505  Omega (n.) The last letter of the Greek alphabet. See Alpha.
2506  
2507  "Omega (n.) The last; the end; hence, death."
2508  
2509  Omegoid (a.) Having the form of the Greek capital letter Omega (/).
2510  
2511  "Omelet (n.) Eggs beaten up with a little flour, etc., and cooked in a frying pan; as, a plain omelet."
2512  
2513  "Omen (n.) An occurrence supposed to portend, or show the character of, some future event; any indication or action regarded as a foreshowing; a foreboding; a presage; an augury."
2514  
2515  Omened (imp. & p. p.) of Omen
2516  
2517  Omening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Omen
2518  
2519  "Omen (v. t.) To divine or to foreshow by signs or portents; to have omens or premonitions regarding; to predict; to augur; as, to omen ill of an enterprise."
2520  
2521  "Omened (a.) Attended by, or containing, an omen or omens; as, happy-omened day."
2522  
2523  Omental (a.) Of or pertaining to an omentum or the omenta.
2524  
2525  Omenta (pl. ) of Omentum
2526  
2527  "Omentum (n.) A free fold of the peritoneum, or one serving to connect viscera, support blood vessels, etc.; an epiploon."
2528  
2529  "Omer (n.) A Hebrew measure, the tenth of an ephah. See Ephah."
2530  
2531  Omiletical (a.) Homiletical.
2532  
2533  Ominate (v. t. & i.) To presage; to foreshow; to foretoken.
2534  
2535  Omination (n.) The act of ominating; presaging.
2536  
2537  "Ominous (a.) Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant; portentous; -- formerly used both in a favorable and unfavorable sense; now chiefly in the latter; foreboding or foreshowing evil; inauspicious; as, an ominous dread."
2538  
2539  Omissible (a.) Capable of being omitted; that may be omitted.
2540  
2541  Omission (n.) The act of omitting; neglect or failure to do something required by propriety or duty.
2542  
2543  Omission (n.) That which is omitted or is left undone.
2544  
2545  Omissive (a.) Leaving out; omitting.
2546  
2547  Omitted (imp. & p. p.) of Omit
2548  
2549  Omitting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Omit
2550  
2551  Omit (v. t.) To let go; to leave unmentioned; not to insert or name; to drop.
2552  
2553  Omit (v. t.) To pass by; to forbear or fail to perform or to make use of; to leave undone; to neglect.
2554  
2555  "Omittance (n.) The act of omitting, or the state of being omitted; forbearance; neglect."
2556  
2557  Omitter (n.) One who omits.
2558  
2559  Ommateal (a.) Of or pertaining to an ommateum.
2560  
2561  Ommatea (pl. ) of Ommateum
2562  
2563  "Ommateum (n.) A compound eye, as of insects and crustaceans."
2564  
2565  Ommatidia (pl. ) of Ommatidium
2566  
2567  "Ommatidium (n.) One of the single eyes forming the compound eyes of crustaceans, insects, and other invertebrates."
2568  
2569  "Omni- () A combining form denoting all, every, everywhere; as in omnipotent, all-powerful; omnipresent."
2570  
2571  "Omnibus (n.) A long four-wheeled carriage, having seats for many people; especially, one with seats running lengthwise, used in conveying passengers short distances."
2572  
2573  "Omnibus (n.) A sheet-iron cover for articles in a leer or annealing arch, to protect them from drafts."
2574  
2575  Omnicorporeal (a.) Comprehending or including all bodies; embracing all substance.
2576  
2577  "Omniety (n.) That which is all-pervading or all-comprehensive; hence, the Deity."
2578  
2579  "Omnifarious (a.) Of all varieties, forms, or kinds."
2580  
2581  Omniferous (a.) All-bearing; producing all kinds.
2582  
2583  Omnific (a.) All-creating.
2584  
2585  Omniform (a.) Having every form or shape.
2586  
2587  Omniformity (n.) The condition or quality of having every form.
2588  
2589  Omnify (v. t.) To render universal; to enlarge.
2590  
2591  Omnigenous (a.) Consisting of all kinds.
2592  
2593  Omnigraph (n.) A pantograph.
2594  
2595  Omniparient (a.) Producing or bringing forth all things; all-producing.
2596  
2597  Omniparity (n.) Equality in every part; general equality.
2598  
2599  Omniparous (a.) Producing all things; omniparient.
2600  
2601  Omnipatient (a.) Capable of enduring all things.
2602  
2603  Omnipercipience (n.) Alt. of Omnipercipiency
2604  
2605  Omnipercipiency (n.) Perception of everything.
2606  
2607  Omnipercipient (a.) Perceiving everything.
2608  
2609  Omnipotence (n.) Alt. of Omnipotency
2610  
2611  "Omnipotency (n.) The state of being omnipotent; almighty power; hence, one who is omnipotent; the Deity."
2612  
2613  "Omnipotency (n.) Unlimited power of a particular kind; as, love's omnipotence."
2614  
2615  "Omnipotent (a.) Able in every respect and for every work; unlimited in ability; all-powerful; almighty; as, the Being that can create worlds must be omnipotent."
2616  
2617  "Omnipotent (a.) Having unlimited power of a particular kind; as, omnipotent love."
2618  
2619  Omnipotently (adv.) In an omnipotent manner.
2620  
2621  Omnipresence (n.) Presence in every place at the same time; unbounded or universal presence; ubiquity.
2622  
2623  Omnipresency (n.) Omnipresence.
2624  
2625  "Omnipresent (a.) Present in all places at the same time; ubiquitous; as, the omnipresent Jehovah."
2626  
2627  Omnipresential (a.) Implying universal presence.
2628  
2629  Omniprevalent (a.) Prevalent everywhere or in all things.
2630  
2631  Omniscience (n.) The quality or state of being omniscient; -- an attribute peculiar to God.
2632  
2633  Omnisciency (n.) Omniscience.
2634  
2635  "Omniscient (a.) Having universal knowledge; knowing all things; infinitely knowing or wise; as, the omniscient God."
2636  
2637  Omniscious (a.) All-knowing.
2638  
2639  Omnispective (a.) Beholding everything; capable of seeing all things; all-seeing.
2640  
2641  Omnium (n.) The aggregate value of the different stocks in which a loan to government is now usually funded.
2642  
2643  Omnium-gatherum (n.) A miscellaneous collection of things or persons; a confused mixture; a medley.
2644  
2645  Omnivagant (a.) Wandering anywhere and everywhere.
2646  
2647  "Omnivora (n. pl.) A group of ungulate mammals including the hog and the hippopotamus. The term is also sometimes applied to the bears, and to certain passerine birds."
2648  
2649  "Omnivorous (a.) All-devouring; eating everything indiscriminately; as, omnivorous vanity; esp. (Zool.), eating both animal and vegetable food."
2650  
2651  "Omo- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the shoulder or the scapula."
2652  
2653  "Omohyoid (a.) Of or pertaining to the shoulder and the hyoid bone; as, the omohyoid muscle."
2654  
2655  "Omophagic (a.) Eating raw flesh; using uncooked meat as food; as, omophagic feasts, rites."
2656  
2657  "Omoplate (n.) The shoulder blade, or scapula."
2658  
2659  Omostegite (n.) The part of the carapace of a crustacean situated behind the cervical groove.
2660  
2661  Omosternal (a.) Of or pertaining to the omosternum.
2662  
2663  Omosternum (n.) The anterior element of the sternum which projects forward from between the clavicles in many batrachians and is usually tipped with cartilage.
2664  
2665  "Omosternum (n.) In many mammals, an interarticular cartilage, or bone, between the sternum and the clavicle."
2666  
2667  "Omphacine (a.) Of, pertaining to, or expressed from, unripe fruit; as, omphacine oil."
2668  
2669  "Omphalic (a.) Of or pertaining to the umbilicus, or navel."
2670  
2671  "Omphalo- () A combining form indicating connection with, or relation to, the umbilicus, or navel."
2672  
2673  Omphalocele (n.) A hernia at the navel.
2674  
2675  "Omphalode (n.) The central part of the hilum of a seed, through which the nutrient vessels pass into the rhaphe or the chalaza; -- called also omphalodium."
2676  
2677  "Omphalomancy (n.) Divination by means of a child's navel, to learn how many children the mother may have."
2678  
2679  Omphalomesaraic (a.) Omphalomesenteric.
2680  
2681  "Omphalomesenteric (a.) Of or pertaining to the umbilicus and mesentery; omphalomesaraic; as, the omphalomesenteric arteries and veins of a fetus."
2682  
2683  "Omphalopsychite (n.) A name of the Hesychasts, from their habit of gazing upon the navel."
2684  
2685  Omphalopter (n.) Alt. of Omphaloptic
2686  
2687  Omphaloptic (n.) An optical glass that is convex on both sides.
2688  
2689  Omphalos (n.) The navel.
2690  
2691  Omphalotomy (n.) The operation of dividing the navel-string.
2692  
2693  "Omy (a.) Mellow, as land."
2694  
2695  "On (prep.) The general signification of on is situation, motion, or condition with respect to contact or support beneath"
2696  
2697  "On (prep.) At, or in contact with, the surface or upper part of a thing, and supported by it; placed or lying in contact with the surface; as, the book lies on the table, which stands on the floor of a house on an island."
2698  
2699  "On (prep.) To or against the surface of; -- used to indicate the motion of a thing as coming or falling to the surface of another; as, rain falls on the earth."
2700  
2701  "On (prep.) Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with; as, to play on a violin or piano. Hence, figuratively, to work on one's feelings; to make an impression on the mind."
2702  
2703  "On (prep.) At or near; adjacent to; -- indicating situation, place, or position; as, on the one hand, on the other hand; the fleet is on the American coast."
2704  
2705  "On (prep.) In addition to; besides; -- indicating multiplication or succession in a series; as, heaps on heaps; mischief on mischief; loss on loss; thought on thought."
2706  
2707  "On (prep.) Indicating dependence or reliance; with confidence in; as, to depend on a person for assistance; to rely on; hence, indicating the ground or support of anything; as, he will promise on certain conditions; to bet on a horse."
2708  
2709  "On (prep.) At or in the time of; during; as, on Sunday we abstain from labor. See At (synonym)."
2710  
2711  "On (prep.) At the time of, conveying some notion of cause or motive; as, on public occasions, the officers appear in full dress or uniform. Hence, in consequence of, or following; as, on the ratification of the treaty, the armies were disbanded."
2712  
2713  "On (prep.) Toward; for; -- indicating the object of some passion; as, have pity or compassion on him."
2714  
2715  "On (prep.) At the peril of, or for the safety of."
2716  
2717  "On (prep.) By virtue of; with the pledge of; -- denoting a pledge or engagement, and put before the thing pledged; as, he affirmed or promised on his word, or on his honor."
2718  
2719  "On (prep.) To the account of; -- denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon; as, on us be all the blame; a curse on him."
2720  
2721  "On (prep.) In reference or relation to; as, on our part expect punctuality; a satire on society."
2722  
2723  On (prep.) Of.
2724  
2725  "On (prep.) Occupied with; in the performance of; as, only three officers are on duty; on a journey."
2726  
2727  "On (prep.) In the service of; connected with; of the number of; as, he is on a newspaper; on a committee."
2728  
2729  "On (prep.) Forward, in progression; onward; -- usually with a verb of motion; as, move on; go on."
2730  
2731  "On (prep.) Forward, in succession; as, from father to son, from the son to the grandson, and so on."
2732  
2733  "On (prep.) In continuance; without interruption or ceasing; as, sleep on, take your ease; say on; sing on."
2734  
2735  "On (prep.) Adhering; not off; as in the phrase, ""He is neither on nor off,"" that is, he is not steady, he is irresolute."
2736  
2737  "On (prep.) Attached to the body, as clothing or ornament, or for use."
2738  
2739  "On (prep.) In progress; proceeding; as, a game is on."
2740  
2741  Onagri (pl. ) of Onager
2742  
2743  Onagers (pl. ) of Onager
2744  
2745  "Onager (n.) A military engine acting like a sling, which threw stones from a bag or wooden bucket, and was operated by machinery."
2746  
2747  "Onager (n.) A wild ass, especially the koulan."
2748  
2749  Onagga (n.) The dauw.
2750  
2751  Onagraceous (a.) Alt. of Onagrarieous
2752  
2753  "Onagrarieous (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, a natural order of plants (Onagraceae or Onagrarieae), which includes the fuchsia, the willow-herb (Epilobium), and the evening primrose (/nothera)."
2754  
2755  Onanism (n.) Self-pollution; masturbation.
2756  
2757  "Onappo (n.) A nocturnal South American monkey (Callithrix discolor), noted for its agility; -- called also ventriloquist monkey."
2758  
2759  Ince (n.) The ounce.
2760  
2761  Once (adv.) By limitation to the number one; for one time; not twice nor any number of times more than one.
2762  
2763  Once (adv.) At some one period of time; -- used indefinitely.
2764  
2765  "Once (adv.) At any one time; -- often nearly equivalent to ever, if ever, or whenever; as, once kindled, it may not be quenched."
2766  
2767  "Oncidium (n.) A genus of tropical orchidaceous plants, the flower of one species of which (O. Papilio) resembles a butterfly."
2768  
2769  Oncograph (n.) An instrument for registering the changes observable with an oncometer.
2770  
2771  "Oncometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the variations in size of the internal organs of the body, as the kidney, spleen, etc."
2772  
2773  "Oncotomy (n.) The opening of an abscess, or the removal of a tumor, with a cutting instrument."
2774  
2775  Onde (n.) Hatred; fury; envy.
2776  
2777  "On dit () They say, or it is said."
2778  
2779  "On dit (n.) A flying report; rumor; as, it is a mere on dit."
2780  
2781  "-one () A suffix indicating that the substance, in the name of which it appears, is a ketone; as, acetone."
2782  
2783  "-one () A termination indicating that the hydrocarbon to the name of which it is affixed belongs to the fourth series of hydrocarbons, or the third series of unsaturated hydrocarbonsl as, nonone."
2784  
2785  "One (a.) Being a single unit, or entire being or thing, and no more; not multifold; single; individual."
2786  
2787  "One (a.) Denoting a person or thing conceived or spoken of indefinitely; a certain. ""I am the sister of one Claudio"" [Shak.], that is, of a certain man named Claudio."
2788  
2789  "One (a.) Pointing out a contrast, or denoting a particular thing or person different from some other specified; -- used as a correlative adjective, with or without the."
2790  
2791  One (a.) Closely bound together; undivided; united; constituting a whole.
2792  
2793  One (a.) Single in kind; the same; a common.
2794  
2795  One (a.) Single; inmarried.
2796  
2797  "One (n.) A single unit; as, one is the base of all numbers."
2798  
2799  "One (n.) A symbol representing a unit, as 1, or i."
2800  
2801  One (n.) A single person or thing.
2802  
2803  "One (indef. pron.) Any person, indefinitely; a person or body; as, what one would have well done, one should do one's self."
2804  
2805  One (v. t.) To cause to become one; to gather into a single whole; to unite; to assimilite.
2806  
2807  "Oneberry (n.) The herb Paris. See Herb Paris, under Herb."
2808  
2809  "One-hand (a.) Employing one hand; as, the one-hand alphabet. See Dactylology."
2810  
2811  "One-horse (a.) Drawn by one horse; having but a single horse; as, a one-horse carriage."
2812  
2813  One-horse (a.) Second-rate; inferior; small.
2814  
2815  "Oneidas (n. pl.) A tribe of Indians formerly inhabiting the region near Oneida Lake in the State of New York, and forming part of the Five Nations. Remnants of the tribe now live in New York, Canada, and Wisconsin."
2816  
2817  Oneirocritic (a.) An interpreter of dreams.
2818  
2819  Oneirocritic (a.) Alt. of Oneirocritical
2820  
2821  Oneirocritical (a.) Of or pertaining to the interpretation of dreams.
2822  
2823  Oneirocriticism (n.) Alt. of Oneirocritics
2824  
2825  Oneirocritics (n.) The art of interpreting dreams.
2826  
2827  Oneiromancy (n.) Divination by means of dreams.
2828  
2829  Oneiroscopist (n.) One who interprets dreams.
2830  
2831  Oneiroscopy (n.) The interpretation of dreams.
2832  
2833  Oneliness (n.) The state of being one or single.
2834  
2835  Onely (a.) See Only.
2836  
2837  Onement (n.) The state of being at one or reconciled.
2838  
2839  Oneness (n.) The state of being one; singleness in number; individuality; unity.
2840  
2841  "Onerary (a.) Fitted for, or carrying, a burden."
2842  
2843  Onerated (imp. & p. p.) of Onerate
2844  
2845  Onerating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Onerate
2846  
2847  Onerate (v. t.) To load; to burden.
2848  
2849  Oneration (n.) The act of loading.
2850  
2851  Onerous (a.) Burdensome; oppressive.
2852  
2853  Onerously (adv.) In an onerous manner.
2854  
2855  Ones (adv.) Once.
2856  
2857  "Oneself (pron.) A reflexive form of the indefinite pronoun one. Commonly writen as two words, one's self."
2858  
2859  "One-sided (a.) Having one side only, or one side prominent; hence, limited to one side; partial; unjust; unfair; as, a one-sided view or statement."
2860  
2861  "One-sided (a.) Growing on one side of a stem; as, one-sided flowers."
2862  
2863  Onethe (adv.) Scarcely. See Unnethe.
2864  
2865  Ongoing (n.) The act of going forward; progress; (pl.) affairs; business; current events.
2866  
2867  Onguent (n.) An unguent.
2868  
2869  On-hanger (n.) A hanger-on.
2870  
2871  "Onion (n.) A liliaceous plant of the genus Allium (A. cepa), having a strong-flavored bulb and long hollow leaves; also, its bulbous root, much used as an article of food. The name is often extended to other species of the genus."
2872  
2873  Onirocritic (a.) See Oneirocritic.
2874  
2875  Onliness (n.) The state of being alone.
2876  
2877  Onloft (adv.) Aloft; above ground.
2878  
2879  On-looker (n.) A looker-on.
2880  
2881  On-looking (a.) Looking on or forward.
2882  
2883  "Only (a.) One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation."
2884  
2885  "Only (a.) Alone in its class; by itself; not associated with others of the same class or kind; as, an only child."
2886  
2887  "Only (a.) Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief."
2888  
2889  Only (a.) In one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely.
2890  
2891  Only (a.) So and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly.
2892  
2893  "Only (a.) Singly; without more; as, only-begotten."
2894  
2895  Only (a.) Above all others; particularly.
2896  
2897  "Only (conj.) Save or except (that); -- an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration."
2898  
2899  Onocerin (n.) A white crystalline waxy substance extracted from the root of the leguminous plant Ononis spinosa.
2900  
2901  Onology (n.) Foolish discourse.
2902  
2903  Onomancy (n.) Divination by the letters of a name; nomancy.
2904  
2905  Onomantic (a.) Alt. of Onomantical
2906  
2907  Onomantical (a.) Of or pertaining to onomancy.
2908  
2909  Onomastic (a.) Applied to a signature when the body of the instrument is in another's handwriting.
2910  
2911  "Onomasticon (n.) A collection of names and terms; a dictionary; specif., a collection of Greek names, with explanatory notes, made by Julius Pollux about A.D.180."
2912  
2913  Onomatechny (n.) Prognostication by the letters of a name.
2914  
2915  Onomatologist (n.) One versed in the history of names.
2916  
2917  Onomatology (n.) The science of names or of their classification.
2918  
2919  Onomatope (n.) An imitative word; an onomatopoetic word.
2920  
2921  "Onomatopoeia (n.) The formation of words in imitation of sounds; a figure of speech in which the sound of a word is imitative of the sound of the thing which the word represents; as, the buzz of bees; the hiss of a goose; the crackle of fire."
2922  
2923  Onomatopoeic (a.) Onomatopoetic.
2924  
2925  "Onomatopoetic (a.) Of or pertaining to onomatopoeia; characterized by onomatopoeia; imitative; as, an onomatopoetic writer or word."
2926  
2927  Onomatopy (n.) Onomatopoeia.
2928  
2929  Onomomancy (n.) See Onomancy.
2930  
2931  Onondagas (n. pl.) A tribe of Indians formerly inhabiting what is now a part of the State of New York. They were the central or head tribe of the Five Nations.
2932  
2933  Onrush (n.) A rushing onward.
2934  
2935  "Onset (n.) A rushing or setting upon; an attack; an assault; a storming; especially, the assault of an army."
2936  
2937  Onset (n.) A setting about; a beginning.
2938  
2939  "Onset (n.) Anything set on, or added, as an ornament or as a useful appendage."
2940  
2941  Onset (v. t.) To assault; to set upon.
2942  
2943  Onset (v. t.) To set about; to begin.
2944  
2945  "Onslaught (n.) An attack; an onset; esp., a furious or murderous attack or assault."
2946  
2947  Onslaught (n.) A bloody fray or battle.
2948  
2949  Onstead (n.) A single farmhouse; a steading.
2950  
2951  "Onto (prep.) On the top of; upon; on. See On to, under On, prep."
2952  
2953  Ontogenesis (n.) Alt. of Ontogeny
2954  
2955  "Ontogeny (n.) The history of the individual development of an organism; the history of the evolution of the germ; the development of an individual organism, -- in distinction from phylogeny, or evolution of the tribe. Called also henogenesis, henogeny."
2956  
2957  "Ontogenetic (a.) Of or pertaining to ontogenesis; as, ontogenetic phenomena."
2958  
2959  Ontogenic (a.) Ontogenetic.
2960  
2961  Ontologic (a.) Ontological.
2962  
2963  Ontological (a.) Of or pertaining to ontology.
2964  
2965  Ontologically (adv.) In an ontological manner.
2966  
2967  Ontologist (n.) One who is versed in or treats of ontology.
2968  
2969  "Ontology (n.) That department of the science of metaphysics which investigates and explains the nature and essential properties and relations of all beings, as such, or the principles and causes of being."
2970  
2971  Onus (n.) A burden; an obligation.
2972  
2973  "Onward (a.) Moving in a forward direction; tending toward a contemplated or desirable end; forward; as, an onward course, progress, etc."
2974  
2975  Onward (a.) Advanced in a forward direction or toward an end.
2976  
2977  "Onward (adv.) Toward a point before or in front; forward; progressively; as, to move onward."
2978  
2979  Onwardness (n.) Progress; advancement.
2980  
2981  Onwards (adv.) Onward.
2982  
2983  Ony (a.) Any.
2984  
2985  "Onycha (n.) An ingredient of the Mosaic incense, probably the operculum of some kind of strombus."
2986  
2987  Onycha (n.) The precious stone called onyx.
2988  
2989  Onychia (n.) A whitlow.
2990  
2991  "Onychia (n.) An affection of a finger or toe, attended with ulceration at the base of the nail, and terminating in the destruction of the nail."
2992  
2993  Onychomancy (n.) Divination by the nails.
2994  
2995  Onychophora (n. pl.) Malacopoda.
2996  
2997  "Onyx (n.) Chalcedony in parallel layers of different shades of color. It is used for making cameos, the figure being cut in one layer with the next as a ground."
2998  
2999  Oo (a.) One.
3000  
3001  Oo (n.) A beautiful bird (Moho nobilis) of the Hawaiian Islands. It yields the brilliant yellow feathers formerly used in making the royal robes. Called also yellow-tufted honeysucker.
3002  
3003  Ooecia (pl. ) of Ooecium
3004  
3005  "Ooecium (n.) One of the special zooids, or cells, of Bryozoa, destined to receive and develop ova; an ovicell. See Bryozoa."
3006  
3007  "Oogenesis (n.) The development, or mode of origin, of the ova."
3008  
3009  Oogonia (pl. ) of Oogonium
3010  
3011  Oogoniums (pl. ) of Oogonium
3012  
3013  "Oogonium (n.) A special cell in certain cryptogamous plants containing oospheres, as in the rockweeds (Fucus), and the orders Vaucherieae and Peronosporeae."
3014  
3015  Ooidal (a.) Shaped like an egg.
3016  
3017  Ook (n.) Oak.
3018  
3019  "Oolite (n.) A variety of limestone, consisting of small round grains, resembling the roe of a fish. It sometimes constitutes extensive beds, as in the European Jurassic. See the Chart of Geology."
3020  
3021  "Oolitic (a.) Of or pertaining to oolite; composed of, or resembling, oolite."
3022  
3023  Oological (a.) Of or pertaining to oology.
3024  
3025  Oologist (n.) One versed in oology.
3026  
3027  "Oology (n.) The science of eggs in relation to their coloring, size, shape, and number."
3028  
3029  Oolong (n.) A fragrant variety of black tea having somewhat the flavor of green tea.
3030  
3031  Oomiac (n.) Alt. of Oomiak
3032  
3033  "Oomiak (n.) A long, broad boat used by the Eskimos."
3034  
3035  Oon (a.) One.
3036  
3037  Oones (adv.) Once.
3038  
3039  Oop (v. t.) To bind with a thread or cord; to join; to unite.
3040  
3041  Oopack (n.) Alt. of Oopak
3042  
3043  Oopak (n.) A kind of black tea.
3044  
3045  "Oophore (n.) An alternately produced form of certain cryptogamous plants, as ferns, mosses, and the like, which bears antheridia and archegonia, and so has sexual fructification, as contrasted with the sporophore, which is nonsexual, but produces spores in countless number. In ferns the oophore is a minute prothallus; in mosses it is the leafy plant."
3046  
3047  Oophorectomy (n.) Ovariotomy.
3048  
3049  "Oophoric (a.) Having the nature of, or belonging to, an oophore."
3050  
3051  Oophorida (pl. ) of Oophoridium
3052  
3053  Oophoridiums (pl. ) of Oophoridium
3054  
3055  Oophoridium (n.) The macrosporangium or case for the larger kind of spores in heterosporous flowerless plants.
3056  
3057  Oophoritis (n.) Ovaritis.
3058  
3059  "Oophyte (n.) Any plant of a proposed class or grand division (collectively termed oophytes or Oophyta), which have their sexual reproduction accomplished by motile antherozoids acting on oospheres, either while included in their oogonia or after exclusion."
3060  
3061  Oophytic (a.) Of or pertaining to an oophyte.
3062  
3063  "Oorial (n.) A wild, bearded sheep inhabiting the Ladakh mountains. It is reddish brown, with a dark beard from the chin to the chest."
3064  
3065  "Oosperm (n.) The ovum, after fusion with the spermatozoon in impregnation."
3066  
3067  "Oospere (n.) An unfertilized, rounded mass of protoplasm, produced in an oogonium."
3068  
3069  Oospere (n.) An analogous mass of protoplasm in the ovule of a flowering plant; an embryonic vesicle.
3070  
3071  Oosporangia (pl. ) of Oosporangium
3072  
3073  Oosporangiums (pl. ) of Oosporangium
3074  
3075  "Oosporangium (n.) An oogonium; also, a case containing oval or rounded spores of some other kind than oospores."
3076  
3077  Oospore (n.) A special kind of spore resulting from the fertilization of an oosphere by antherozoids.
3078  
3079  Oospore (n.) A fertilized oosphere in the ovule of a flowering plant.
3080  
3081  Oosporic (a.) Of or pertaining to an oospore.
3082  
3083  Oostegite (n.) One of the plates which in some Crustacea inclose a cavity wherein the eggs are hatched.
3084  
3085  Oothecae (pl. ) of Ootheca
3086  
3087  "Ootheca (n.) An egg case, especially those of many kinds of mollusks, and of some insects, as the cockroach. Cf. Ooecium."
3088  
3089  Ootooid (n.) Alt. of Ootocoid
3090  
3091  "Ootocoid (n.) A half oviparous, or an oviparous, mammal; a marsupial or monotreme."
3092  
3093  Ootype (n.) The part of the oviduct of certain trematode worms in which the ova are completed and furnished with a shell.
3094  
3095  "Ooze (n.) Soft mud or slime; earth so wet as to flow gently, or easily yield to pressure."
3096  
3097  Ooze (n.) Soft flow; spring.
3098  
3099  Ooze (n.) The liquor of a tan vat.
3100  
3101  Oozed (imp. & p. p.) of Ooze
3102  
3103  Oozing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ooze
3104  
3105  "Ooze (n.) To flow gently; to percolate, as a liquid through the pores of a substance or through small openings."
3106  
3107  "Ooze (n.) Fig.: To leak (out) or escape slowly; as, the secret oozed out; his courage oozed out."
3108  
3109  Ooze (v. t.) To cause to ooze.
3110  
3111  Oozoa (n. pl.) Same as Acrita.
3112  
3113  "Oozy (a.) Miry; containing soft mud; resembling ooze; as, the oozy bed of a river."
3114  
3115  Opacate (v. t.) To darken; to cloud.
3116  
3117  Opacity (n.) The state of being opaque; the quality of a body which renders it impervious to the rays of light; want of transparency; opaqueness.
3118  
3119  Opacity (n.) Obscurity; want of clearness.
3120  
3121  Opacous (a.) Opaque.
3122  
3123  Opacular (a.) Opaque.
3124  
3125  "Opah (n.) A large oceanic fish (Lampris quttatus), inhabiting the Atlantic Ocean. It is remarkable for its brilliant colors, which are red, green, and blue, with tints of purple and gold, covered with round silvery spots. Called also king of the herrings."
3126  
3127  Opake (a.) See Opaque.
3128  
3129  "Opal (n.) A mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity."
3130  
3131  Opalesced (imp. & p. p.) of Opalesce
3132  
3133  Opalescing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Opalesce
3134  
3135  "Opalesce (v. i.) To give forth a play of colors, like the opal."
3136  
3137  "Opalescence (n.) A reflection of a milky or pearly light from the interior of a mineral, as in the moonstone; the state or quality of being opalescent."
3138  
3139  Opalescent (a.) Reflecting a milky or pearly light from the interior; having an opaline play of colors.
3140  
3141  "Opaline (a.) Of, pertaining to, or like, opal in appearance; having changeable colors like those of the opal."
3142  
3143  Opalized (imp. & p. p.) of Opalize
3144  
3145  Opalizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Opalize
3146  
3147  "Opalize (v. t.) To convert into opal, or a substance like opal."
3148  
3149  "Opalotype (n.) A picture taken on ""milky"" glass."
3150  
3151  "Opaque (a.) Impervious to the rays of light; not transparent; as, an opaque substance."
3152  
3153  Opaque (a.) Obscure; not clear; unintelligible.
3154  
3155  Opaque (n.) That which is opaque; opacity.
3156  
3157  Opaqueness (n.) The state or quality of being impervious to light; opacity.
3158  
3159  Ope (a.) Open.
3160  
3161  Ope (v. t. & i.) To open.
3162  
3163  "Opeidoscope (n.) An instrument, consisting of a tube having one end open and the other end covered with a thin flexible membrance to the center of which is attached a small mirror. It is used for exhibiting upon a screen, by means of rays reflected from the mirror, the vibratory motions caused by sounds produced at the open end of the tube, as by speaking or singing into it."
3164  
3165  "Opelet (n.) A bright-colored European actinian (Anemonia, / Anthea, sulcata); -- so called because it does not retract its tentacles."
3166  
3167  "Open (a.) Free of access; not shut up; not closed; affording unobstructed ingress or egress; not impeding or preventing passage; not locked up or covered over; -- applied to passageways; as, an open door, window, road, etc.; also, to inclosed structures or objects; as, open houses, boxes, baskets, bottles, etc.; also, to means of communication or approach by water or land; as, an open harbor or roadstead."
3168  
3169  "Open (a.) Free to be used, enjoyed, visited, or the like; not private; public; unrestricted in use; as, an open library, museum, court, or other assembly; liable to the approach, trespass, or attack of any one; unprotected; exposed."
3170  
3171  "Open (a.) Free or cleared of obstruction to progress or to view; accessible; as, an open tract; the open sea."
3172  
3173  "Open (a.) Not drawn together, closed, or contracted; extended; expanded; as, an open hand; open arms; an open flower; an open prospect."
3174  
3175  "Open (a.) Without reserve or false pretense; sincere; characterized by sincerity; unfeigned; frank; also, generous; liberal; bounteous; -- applied to personal appearance, or character, and to the expression of thought and feeling, etc."
3176  
3177  "Open (a.) Not concealed or secret; not hidden or disguised; exposed to view or to knowledge; revealed; apparent; as, open schemes or plans; open shame or guilt."
3178  
3179  "Open (a.) Not of a quality to prevent communication, as by closing water ways, blocking roads, etc.; hence, not frosty or inclement; mild; -- used of the weather or the climate; as, an open season; an open winter."
3180  
3181  "Open (a.) Not settled or adjusted; not decided or determined; not closed or withdrawn from consideration; as, an open account; an open question; to keep an offer or opportunity open."
3182  
3183  "Open (a.) Free; disengaged; unappropriated; as, to keep a day open for any purpose; to be open for an engagement."
3184  
3185  "Open (a.) Uttered with a relatively wide opening of the articulating organs; -- said of vowels; as, the an far is open as compared with the a in say."
3186  
3187  "Open (a.) Uttered, as a consonant, with the oral passage simply narrowed without closure, as in uttering s."
3188  
3189  "Open (a.) Not closed or stopped with the finger; -- said of the string of an instrument, as of a violin, when it is allowed to vibrate throughout its whole length."
3190  
3191  "Open (a.) Produced by an open string; as, an open tone."
3192  
3193  "Open (n.) Open or unobstructed space; clear land, without trees or obstructions; open ocean; open water."
3194  
3195  Opened (imp. & p. p.) of Open
3196  
3197  Opening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Open
3198  
3199  "Open (v. t.) To make or set open; to render free of access; to unclose; to unbar; to unlock; to remove any fastening or covering from; as, to open a door; to open a box; to open a room; to open a letter."
3200  
3201  "Open (v. t.) To spread; to expand; as, to open the hand."
3202  
3203  Open (v. t.) To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.
3204  
3205  "Open (v. t.) To make known; to discover; also, to render available or accessible for settlements, trade, etc."
3206  
3207  "Open (v. t.) To enter upon; to begin; as, to open a discussion; to open fire upon an enemy; to open trade, or correspondence; to open a case in court, or a meeting."
3208  
3209  "Open (v. t.) To loosen or make less compact; as, to open matted cotton by separating the fibers."
3210  
3211  "Open (v. i.) To unclose; to form a hole, breach, or gap; to be unclosed; to be parted."
3212  
3213  "Open (v. i.) To expand; to spread out; to be disclosed; as, the harbor opened to our view."
3214  
3215  "Open (v. i.) To begin; to commence; as, the stock opened at par; the battery opened upon the enemy."
3216  
3217  Open (v. i.) To bark on scent or view of the game.
3218  
3219  "Open-air (a.) Taking place in the open air; outdoor; as, an open-air game or meeting."
3220  
3221  "Openbill (n.) A bird of the genus Anastomus, allied to the stork; -- so called because the two parts of the bill touch only at the base and tip. One species inhabits India, another Africa. Called also open-beak. See Illust. (m), under Beak."
3222  
3223  "Opener (n.) One who, or that which, opens."
3224  
3225  Open-eyed (a.) With eyes widely open; watchful; vigilant.
3226  
3227  Open-handed (a.) Generous; liberal; munificent.
3228  
3229  Open-headed (a.) Bareheaded.
3230  
3231  Open-hearted (a.) Candid; frank; generous.
3232  
3233  "Opening (n.) The act or process of opening; a beginning; commencement; first appearance; as, the opening of a speech."
3234  
3235  "Opening (n.) A place which is open; a breach; an aperture; a gap; cleft, or hole."
3236  
3237  "Opening (n.) Hence: A vacant place; an opportunity; as, an opening for business."
3238  
3239  "Opening (n.) A thinly wooded space, without undergrowth, in the midst of a forest; as, oak openings."
3240  
3241  Openly (adv.) In an open manner; publicly; not in private; without secrecy.
3242  
3243  Openly (adv.) Without reserve or disguise; plainly; evidently.
3244  
3245  "Open-mouthed (a.) Having the mouth open; gaping; hence, greedy; clamorous."
3246  
3247  Openness (n.) The quality or state of being open.
3248  
3249  "Openwork (n.) Anything so constructed or manufactured (in needlework, carpentry, metal work, etc.) as to show openings through its substance; work that is perforated or pierced."
3250  
3251  Openwork (n.) A quarry; an open cut.
3252  
3253  "Opera (n.) A drama, either tragic or comic, of which music forms an essential part; a drama wholly or mostly sung, consisting of recitative, arials, choruses, duets, trios, etc., with orchestral accompaniment, preludes, and interludes, together with appropriate costumes, scenery, and action; a lyric drama."
3254  
3255  "Opera (n.) The score of a musical drama, either written or in print; a play set to music."
3256  
3257  Opera (n.) The house where operas are exhibited.
3258  
3259  Operable (a.) Practicable.
3260  
3261  "Operameter (n.) An instrument or machine for measuring work done, especially for ascertaining the number of rotations made by a machine or wheel in manufacturing cloth; a counter."
3262  
3263  Operance (n.) Alt. of Operancy
3264  
3265  Operancy (n.) The act of operating or working; operation.
3266  
3267  "Operand (n.) The symbol, quantity, or thing upon which a mathematical operation is performed; -- called also faciend."
3268  
3269  Operant (a.) Operative.
3270  
3271  Operant (n.) An operative person or thing.
3272  
3273  Operated (imp. & p. p.) of Operate
3274  
3275  Operating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Operate
3276  
3277  "Operate (v. i.) To perform a work or labor; to exert power or strengh, physical or mechanical; to act."
3278  
3279  "Operate (v. i.) To produce an appropriate physical effect; to issue in the result designed by nature; especially (Med.), to take appropriate effect on the human system."
3280  
3281  Operate (v. i.) To act or produce effect on the mind; to exert moral power or influence.
3282  
3283  "Operate (v. i.) To perform some manual act upon a human body in a methodical manner, and usually with instruments, with a view to restore soundness or health, as in amputation, lithotomy, etc."
3284  
3285  Operate (v. i.) To deal in stocks or any commodity with a view to speculative profits.
3286  
3287  "Operate (v. t.) To produce, as an effect; to cause."
3288  
3289  "Operate (v. t.) To put into, or to continue in, operation or activity; to work; as, to operate a machine."
3290  
3291  Operatic (a.) Alt. of Operatical
3292  
3293  "Operatical (a.) Of or pertaining to the opera or to operas; characteristic of, or resembling, the opera."
3294  
3295  "Operation (n.) The act or process of operating; agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral."
3296  
3297  Operation (n.) The method of working; mode of action.
3298  
3299  "Operation (n.) That which is operated or accomplished; an effect brought about in accordance with a definite plan; as, military or naval operations."
3300  
3301  Operation (n.) Effect produced; influence.
3302  
3303  "Operation (n.) Something to be done; some transformation to be made upon quantities, the transformation being indicated either by rules or symbols."
3304  
3305  "Operation (n.) Any methodical action of the hand, or of the hand with instruments, on the human body, to produce a curative or remedial effect, as in amputation, etc."
3306  
3307  "Operative (a.) Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects; as, an operative motive."
3308  
3309  "Operative (a.) Producing the appropriate or designed effect; efficacious; as, an operative dose, rule, or penalty."
3310  
3311  "Operative (a.) Based upon, or consisting of, an operation or operations; as, operative surgery."
3312  
3313  "Operative (n.) A skilled worker; an artisan; esp., one who operates a machine in a mill or manufactory."
3314  
3315  Operatively (adv.) In an operative manner.
3316  
3317  "Operator (n.) One who, or that which, operates or produces an effect."
3318  
3319  "Operator (n.) One who performs some act upon the human body by means of the hand, or with instruments."
3320  
3321  Operator (n.) A dealer in stocks or any commodity for speculative purposes; a speculator.
3322  
3323  Operator (n.) The symbol that expresses the operation to be performed; -- called also facient.
3324  
3325  Operatory (n.) A laboratory.
3326  
3327  Opercle (n.) Any one of the bony plates which support the gill covers of fishes; an opercular bone.
3328  
3329  Opercle (n.) An operculum.
3330  
3331  Opercula (n. pl.) See Operculum.
3332  
3333  "Oparcular (a.) Of, pertaining to, or like, an operculum."
3334  
3335  Opercular (n.) The principal opercular bone or operculum of fishes.
3336  
3337  Operculate (a.) Alt. of Operculated
3338  
3339  "Operculated (a.) Closed by a lid or cover, as the capsules of the mosses."
3340  
3341  "Operculated (a.) Having an operculum, or an apparatus for protecting the gills; -- said of shells and of fishes."
3342  
3343  Operculiferous (a.) Bearing an operculum.
3344  
3345  Operculiform (a.) Having the form of a lid or cover.
3346  
3347  "Operculigenous (a.) Producing an operculum; -- said of the foot, or part of the foot, of certain mollusks."
3348  
3349  Opercula (pl. ) of Operculum
3350  
3351  Operculums (pl. ) of Operculum
3352  
3353  Operculum (n.) The lid of a pitcherform leaf.
3354  
3355  Operculum (n.) The lid of the urnlike capsule of mosses.
3356  
3357  "Operculum (n.) Any lidlike or operculiform process or part; as, the opercula of a dental follicle."
3358  
3359  "Operculum (n.) The fold of integument, usually supported by bony plates, which protects the gills of most fishes and some amphibians; the gill cover; the gill lid."
3360  
3361  Operculum (n.) The principal opercular bone in the upper and posterior part of the gill cover.
3362  
3363  "Operculum (n.) The lid closing the aperture of various species of shells, as the common whelk. See Illust. of Gastropoda."
3364  
3365  Operculum (n.) Any lid-shaped structure closing the aperture of a tube or shell.
3366  
3367  "Operetta (n.) A short, light, musical drama."
3368  
3369  "Operose (a.) Wrought with labor; requiring labor; hence, tedious; wearisome."
3370  
3371  Operosity (n.) Laboriousness.
3372  
3373  Operous (a.) Operose.
3374  
3375  Opertaneous (a.) Concealed; private.
3376  
3377  Opetide (n.) Open time; -- applied to different things
3378  
3379  "Opetide (n.) The early spring, or the time when flowers begin opening."
3380  
3381  Opetide (n.) The time between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday wherein marriages were formerly solemnized publicly in churches. [Eng.]
3382  
3383  Opetide (n.) The time after harvest when the common fields are open to all kinds of stock.
3384  
3385  "Ophelic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, a substance (called ophelic acid) extracted from a plant (Ophelia) of the Gentian family as a bitter yellowish sirup, used in India as a febrifuge and tonic."
3386  
3387  "Ophicleide (n.) A large brass wind instrument, formerly used in the orchestra and in military bands, having a loud tone, deep pitch, and a compass of three octaves; -- now generally supplanted by bass and contrabass tubas."
3388  
3389  Ophidia (n. pl.) The order of reptiles which includes the serpents.
3390  
3391  Ophidian (n.) One of the Ophidia; a snake or serpent.
3392  
3393  Ophidian (a.) Of or pertaining to the Ophidia; belonging to serpents.
3394  
3395  "Ophidioid (a.) Of or pertaining to the Ophidiidae, a family of fishes which includes many slender species."
3396  
3397  Ophidioid (n.) One of the Ophidiidae.
3398  
3399  Ophidia (pl. ) of Ophidion
3400  
3401  Ophidion (n.) The typical genus of ophidioid fishes. [Written also Ophidium.] See Illust. under Ophidioid.
3402  
3403  Ophidious (a.) Ophidian.
3404  
3405  Ophiolatry (n.) The worship of serpents.
3406  
3407  Ophiologic (a.) Alt. of Ophiological
3408  
3409  Ophiological (a.) Of or pertaining to ophiology.
3410  
3411  Ophiologist (n.) One versed in the natural history of serpents.
3412  
3413  "Ophiology (n.) That part of natural history which treats of the ophidians, or serpents."
3414  
3415  "Ophiomancy (n.) Divination by serpents, as by their manner of eating, or by their coils."
3416  
3417  "Ophiomorpha (n. pl.) An order of tailless amphibians having a slender, wormlike body with regular annulations, and usually with minute scales imbedded in the skin. The limbs are rudimentary or wanting. It includes the caecilians. Called also Gymnophiona and Ophidobatrachia."
3418  
3419  Ophiomorphite (n.) An ammonite.
3420  
3421  Ophiomorphous (a.) Having the form of a serpent.
3422  
3423  Ophiophagous (a.) Feeding on serpents; -- said of certain birds and reptiles.
3424  
3425  "Ophiophagus (n.) A genus of venomous East Indian snakes, which feed on other snakes. Ophiophagus elaps is said to be the largest and most deadly of poisonous snakes."
3426  
3427  Ophite (a.) Of or pertaining to a serpent.
3428  
3429  "Ophite (n.) A greenish spotted porphyry, being a diabase whose pyroxene has been altered to uralite; -- first found in the Pyreness. So called from the colored spots which give it a mottled appearance."
3430  
3431  Ophite (a.) A mamber of a Gnostic serpent-worshiping sect of the second century.
3432  
3433  "Ophiuchus (n.) A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere, delineated as a man holding a serpent in his hands; -- called also Serpentarius."
3434  
3435  Ophiura (n.) A genus of ophiurioid starfishes.
3436  
3437  Ophiuran (a.) Of or pertaining to the Ophiurioidea.
3438  
3439  Ophiuran (n.) One of the Ophiurioidea.
3440  
3441  Ophiurid (n.) Same as Ophiurioid.
3442  
3443  Ophiurida (n. pl.) Same as Ophiurioidea.
3444  
3445  Ophiurioid (a.) Of or pertaining to the Ophiurioidea.
3446  
3447  Ophiurioid (n.) One of the Ophiurioidea.
3448  
3449  Ophiurioidea (n. pl.) Alt. of Ophiuroidea
3450  
3451  "Ophiuroidea (n. pl.) A class of star-shaped echinoderms having a disklike body, with slender, articulated arms, which are not grooved beneath and are often very fragile; -- called also Ophiuroida and Ophiuridea. See Illust. under Brittle star."
3452  
3453  Ophryon (n.) The supraorbital point.
3454  
3455  Ophthalmia (n.) An inflammation of the membranes or coats of the eye or of the eyeball.
3456  
3457  "Ophthalmic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the eye; ocular; as the ophthalmic, or orbitonasal, nerve, a division of the trigeminal, which gives branches to the lachrymal gland, eyelids, nose, and forehead."
3458  
3459  Ophthalmite (n.) An eyestalk; the organ which bears the compound eyes of decapod Crustacea.
3460  
3461  Ophthalmological (a.) Of or pertaining to ophthalmology.
3462  
3463  Ophthalmologist (n.) One skilled in ophthalmology; an oculist.
3464  
3465  "Ophthalmology (n.) The science which treats of the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye."
3466  
3467  "Ophthalmometer (n.) An instrument devised by Helmholtz for measuring the size of a reflected image on the convex surface of the cornea and lens of the eye, by which their curvature can be ascertained."
3468  
3469  "Ophthalmoscope (n.) An instrument for viewing the interior of the eye, particularly the retina. Light is thrown into the eye by a mirror (usually concave) and the interior is then examined with or without the aid of a lens."
3470  
3471  Ophthalmoscopy (n.) A branch of physiognomy which deduces the knowledge of a person's temper and character from the appearance of the eyes.
3472  
3473  Ophthalmoscopy (n.) Examination of the eye with the ophthalmoscope.
3474  
3475  Ophthalmy (n.) Same as Ophthalmia.
3476  
3477  "Opianic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, an organic acid obtained by the oxidation of narcotine."
3478  
3479  Opianine (n.) An alkaloid found in small quantity in opium. It is identical with narcotine.
3480  
3481  Opianyl (n.) Same as Meconin.
3482  
3483  "Opiate (n.) Originally, a medicine of a thicker consistence than sirup, prepared with opium."
3484  
3485  "Opiate (n.) Any medicine that contains opium, and has the quality of inducing sleep or repose; a narcotic."
3486  
3487  Opiate (n.) Anything which induces rest or inaction; that which quiets uneasiness.
3488  
3489  "Opiate (a.) Inducing sleep; somniferous; narcotic; hence, anodyne; causing rest, dullness, or inaction; as, the opiate rod of Hermes."
3490  
3491  Opiate (v. t.) To subject to the influence of an opiate; to put to sleep.
3492  
3493  Opiated (a.) Mixed with opiates.
3494  
3495  Opiated (a.) Under the influence of opiates.
3496  
3497  Opie (n.) Opium.
3498  
3499  Opiferous (a.) Bringing help.
3500  
3501  Opifice (n.) Workmanship.
3502  
3503  Opificer (n.) An artificer; a workman.
3504  
3505  Opinable (a.) Capable of being opined or thought.
3506  
3507  Opination (n.) The act of thinking; a supposition.
3508  
3509  Opinative (a.) Obstinate in holding opinions; opinionated.
3510  
3511  Opinator (n.) One fond of his own opinious; one who holds an opinion.
3512  
3513  Opined (imp. & p. p.) of Opine
3514  
3515  Opining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Opine
3516  
3517  Opine (v. t. & i.) To have an opinion; to judge; to think; to suppose.
3518  
3519  Opiner (n.) One who opines.
3520  
3521  Opiniaster (a.) Alt. of Opiniatre
3522  
3523  Opiniatre (a.) Opinionated.
3524  
3525  Opiniastrous (a.) See Opiniaster. [Obs.].
3526  
3527  Opinlate (v. t.) To hold or maintain persistently.
3528  
3529  Opiniated (a.) Opinionated.
3530  
3531  Opiniative (a.) Opinionative.
3532  
3533  Opiniator (n.) Alt. of Opiniatre
3534  
3535  Opiniatre (n.) One who is opinionated.
3536  
3537  Opiniatre (a.) See Opiniaster.
3538  
3539  Opiniatrety (n.) Obstinacy in opinious.
3540  
3541  "Opinicus (n.) An imaginary animal borne as a charge, having wings, an eagle's head, and a short tail; -- sometimes represented without wings."
3542  
3543  Opining (n.) Opinion.
3544  
3545  "Opinion (n.) That which is opined; a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than impression, less strong than positive knowledge; settled judgment in regard to any point of knowledge or action."
3546  
3547  Opinion (n.) The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.
3548  
3549  "Opinion (n.) Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem."
3550  
3551  Opinion (n.) Obstinacy in holding to one's belief or impression; opiniativeness; conceitedness.
3552  
3553  "Opinion (n.) The formal decision, or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a counselor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted."
3554  
3555  Opinion (v. t.) To opine.
3556  
3557  "Opinionable (a.) Being, or capable of being, a matter of opinion; that can be thought; not positively settled; as, an opinionable doctrine."
3558  
3559  Opinionate (a.) Opinionated.
3560  
3561  Opinionated (a.) Stiff in opinion; firmly or unduly adhering to one's own opinion or to preconceived notions; obstinate in opinion.
3562  
3563  Opinionately (adv.) Conceitedly.
3564  
3565  Opinionatist (n.) An opinionist.
3566  
3567  Opinionative (a.) Unduly attached to one's own opinions; opinionated.
3568  
3569  Opinionative (a.) Of the nature of an opinion; conjectured.
3570  
3571  Opinionator (n.) An opinionated person; one given to conjecture.
3572  
3573  Opinioned (a.) Opinionated; conceited.
3574  
3575  "Opinionist (n.) One fond of his own notions, or unduly attached to his own opinions."
3576  
3577  Opiparous (a.) Sumptuous.
3578  
3579  "Opisometer (n.) An instrument with a revolving wheel for measuring a curved line, as on a map."
3580  
3581  "Opisthion (n.) The middle of the posterior, or dorsal, margin of the great foramen of the skull."
3582  
3583  Opisthobranchia (n. pl.) Alt. of Opisthobranchiata
3584  
3585  "Opisthobranchiata (n. pl.) A division of gastropod Mollusca, in which the breathing organs are usually situated behind the heart. It includes the tectibranchs and nudibranchs."
3586  
3587  Opisthobranchiate (a.) Of or pertaining to the Opisthobranchiata.
3588  
3589  Opisthobranchiate (n.) One of the Opisthobranchiata.
3590  
3591  Opisthocoelian (a.) Alt. of Opisthocoelous
3592  
3593  Opisthocoelous (a.) Concave behind; -- applied especially to vertebrae in which the anterior end of the centrum is convex and the posterior concave.
3594  
3595  "Opisthodome (n.) A back chamber; especially, that part of the naos, or cella, farthest from the main entrance, sometimes having an entrance of its own, and often used as a treasury."
3596  
3597  Opisthoglypha (n. pl.) A division of serpents which have some of the posterior maxillary teeth grooved for fangs.
3598  
3599  "Opisthography (n.) A writing upon the back of anything, as upon the back of a leaf or sheet already written upon on one side."
3600  
3601  "Opisthomi (n. pl.) An order of eellike fishes having the scapular arch attached to the vertebrae, but not connected with the skull."
3602  
3603  Opisthopulmonate (a.) Having the pulmonary sac situated posteriorly; -- said of certain air-breathing Mollusca.
3604  
3605  Opisthotic (n.) The inferior and posterior of the three elements forming the periotic bone.
3606  
3607  Opisthotonos (n.) A tetanic spasm in which the body is bent backwards and stiffened.
3608  
3609  Opitulation (n.) The act of helping or aiding; help.
3610  
3611  "Opium (n.) The inspissated juice of the Papaver somniferum, or white poppy."
3612  
3613  Ople tree () The witch-hazel.
3614  
3615  Opobalsam (n.) Alt. of Opobalsamum
3616  
3617  "Opobalsamum (n.) The old name of the aromatic resinous juice of the Balsamodendron opobalsamum, now commonly called balm of Gilead. See under Balm."
3618  
3619  "Opodeldoc (n.) A kind of plaster, said to have been invented by Mindererus, -- used for external injuries."
3620  
3621  "Opodeldoc (n.) A saponaceous, camphorated liniment; a solution of soap in alcohol, with the addition of camphor and essential oils; soap liniment."
3622  
3623  "Opopanax (n.) The inspissated juice of an umbelliferous plant (the Opoponax Chironum), brought from Turkey and the East Indies in loose granules, or sometimes in larger masses, of a reddish yellow color, with specks of white. It has a strong smell and acrid taste, and was formerly used in medicine as an emmenagogue and antispasmodic."
3624  
3625  Opossum (n.) Any American marsupial of the genera Didelphys and Chironectes. The common species of the United States is Didelphys Virginiana.
3626  
3627  Oppidan (a.) Of or pertaining to a town.
3628  
3629  Oppidan (n.) An inhabitant of a town.
3630  
3631  "Oppidan (n.) A student of Eton College, England, who is not a King's scholar, and who boards in a private family."
3632  
3633  Oppignerate (v. i.) To pledge; to pawn.
3634  
3635  Oppilated (imp. & p. p.) of Oppilate
3636  
3637  Oppilating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Oppilate
3638  
3639  Oppilate (v. t.) To crowd together; to fill with obstructions; to block up.
3640  
3641  "Oppilation (n.) The act of filling or crowding together; a stopping by redundant matter; obstruction, particularly in the lower intestines."
3642  
3643  Oppilative (a.) Obstructive.
3644  
3645  Opplete (a.) Alt. of Oppleted
3646  
3647  Oppleted (a.) Filled; crowded.
3648  
3649  "Oppletion (n.) The act of filling up, or the state of being filled up; fullness."
3650  
3651  Oppone (v. t.) To oppose.
3652  
3653  "Opponency (n.) The act of opening an academical disputation; the proposition of objections to a tenet, as an exercise for a degree."
3654  
3655  "Opponent (a.) Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic."
3656  
3657  Opponent (n.) One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe.
3658  
3659  "Opponent (n.) One who opposes in a disputation, argument, or other verbal controversy; specifically, one who attacks some theirs or proposition, in distinction from the respondent, or defendant, who maintains it."
3660  
3661  "Opportune (a.) Convenient; ready; hence, seasonable; timely."
3662  
3663  Opportune (v. t.) To suit.
3664  
3665  "Opportunism (n.) The art or practice of taking advantage of opportunities or circumstances, or of seeking immediate advantage with little regard for ultimate consequences."
3666  
3667  Opportunist (n.) One who advocates or practices opportunism.
3668  
3669  Opportunities (pl. ) of Opportunity
3670  
3671  Opportunity (n.) Fit or convenient time; a time or place favorable for executing a purpose; a suitable combination of conditions; suitable occasion; chance.
3672  
3673  Opportunity (n.) Convenience of situation; fitness.
3674  
3675  Opportunity (n.) Importunity; earnestness.
3676  
3677  Opposability (n.) The condition or quality of being opposable.
3678  
3679  Opposable (a.) Capable of being opposed or resisted.
3680  
3681  "Opposable (a.) Capable of being placed opposite something else; as, the thumb is opposable to the forefinger."
3682  
3683  Opposal (n.) Opposition.
3684  
3685  Opposed (imp. & p. p.) of Oppose
3686  
3687  Opposing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Oppose
3688  
3689  "Oppose (n.) To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit."
3690  
3691  "Oppose (n.) To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically."
3692  
3693  "Oppose (n.) To resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand; as, to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress."
3694  
3695  "Oppose (n.) To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize."
3696  
3697  Oppose (v. i.) To be set opposite.
3698  
3699  "Oppose (v. i.) To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act."
3700  
3701  Oppose (v. i.) To make objection or opposition in controversy.
3702  
3703  Opposeless (a.) Not to be effectually opposed; irresistible.
3704  
3705  Opposer (n.) One who opposes; an opponent; an antagonist; an adversary.
3706  
3707  "Opposite (a.) Placed over against; standing or situated over against or in front; facing; -- often with to; as, a house opposite to the Exchange."
3708  
3709  "Opposite (a.) Applied to the other of two things which are entirely different; other; as, the opposite sex; the opposite extreme."
3710  
3711  Opposite (a.) Extremely different; inconsistent; contrary; repugnant; antagonistic.
3712  
3713  "Opposite (a.) Set over against each other, but separated by the whole diameter of the stem, as two leaves at the same node."
3714  
3715  "Opposite (a.) Placed directly in front of another part or organ, as a stamen which stands before a petal."
3716  
3717  Opposite (n.) One who opposes; an opponent; an antagonist.
3718  
3719  "Opposite (n.) That which is opposed or contrary; as, sweetness and its opposite."
3720  
3721  Oppositely (adv.) In a situation to face each other; in an opposite manner or direction; adversely.
3722  
3723  Oppositeness (n.) The quality or state of being opposite.
3724  
3725  "Oppositifolious (a.) Placed at the same node with a leaf, but separated from it by the whole diameter of the stem; as, an oppositifolious peduncle."
3726  
3727  "Opposition (n.) The act of opposing; an attempt to check, restrain, or defeat; resistance."
3728  
3729  Opposition (n.) The state of being placed over against; situation so as to front something else.
3730  
3731  "Opposition (n.) Repugnance; contrariety of sentiment, interest, or purpose; antipathy."
3732  
3733  "Opposition (n.) That which opposes; an obstacle; specifically, the aggregate of persons or things opposing; hence, in politics and parliamentary practice, the party opposed to the party in power."
3734  
3735  "Opposition (n.) The situation of a heavenly body with respect to another when in the part of the heavens directly opposite to it; especially, the position of a planet or satellite when its longitude differs from that of the sun 180�; -- signified by the symbol /; as, / / /, opposition of Jupiter to the sun."
3736  
3737  "Opposition (n.) The relation between two propositions when, having the same subject and predicate, they differ in quantity, or in quality, or in both; or between two propositions which have the same matter but a different form."
3738  
3739  Oppositionist (n.) One who belongs to the opposition party.
3740  
3741  Oppositipetalous (a.) Placed in front of a petal.
3742  
3743  Oppositisepalous (a.) Placed in front of a sepal.
3744  
3745  Oppositive (a.) Capable of being put in opposition.
3746  
3747  Oppressed (imp. & p. p.) of Oppress
3748  
3749  Oppressing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Oppress
3750  
3751  "Oppress (v. t.) To impose excessive burdens upon; to overload; hence, to treat with unjust rigor or with cruelty."
3752  
3753  Oppress (v. t.) To ravish; to violate.
3754  
3755  Oppress (v. t.) To put down; to crush out; to suppress.
3756  
3757  "Oppress (v. t.) To produce a sensation of weight in (some part of the body); as, my lungs are oppressed by the damp air; excess of food oppresses the stomach."
3758  
3759  "Oppression (n.) The act of oppressing, or state of being oppressed."
3760  
3761  Oppression (n.) That which oppresses; a hardship or injustice; cruelty; severity; tyranny.
3762  
3763  "Oppression (n.) A sense of heaviness or obstruction in the body or mind; depression; dullness; lassitude; as, an oppression of spirits; an oppression of the lungs."
3764  
3765  Oppression (n.) Ravishment; rape.
3766  
3767  "Oppressive (a.) Unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh; as, oppressive taxes; oppressive exactions of service; an oppressive game law."
3768  
3769  "Oppressive (a.) Using oppression; tyrannical; as, oppressive authority or commands."
3770  
3771  "Oppressive (a.) Heavy; overpowering; hard to be borne; as, oppressive grief or woe."
3772  
3773  Oppressor (n.) One who oppresses; one who imposes unjust burdens on others; one who harasses others with unjust laws or unreasonable severity.
3774  
3775  Oppressure (n.) Oppression.
3776  
3777  "Opprobrious (a.) Expressive of opprobrium; attaching disgrace; reproachful; scurrilous; as, opprobrious language."
3778  
3779  "Opprobrious (a.) Infamous; despised; rendered hateful; as, an opprobrious name."
3780  
3781  Opprobrium (n.) Disgrace; infamy; reproach mingled with contempt; abusive language.
3782  
3783  Opprobry (n.) Opprobrium.
3784  
3785  Oppugned (imp. & p. p.) of Oppugn
3786  
3787  Oppugning (p pr. & vb. n.) of Oppugn
3788  
3789  Oppugn (v. t.) To fight against; to attack; to be in conflict with; to oppose; to resist.
3790  
3791  Oppugnancy (n.) The act of oppugning; opposition; resistance.
3792  
3793  Oppugnant (a.) Tending to awaken hostility; hostile; opposing; warring.
3794  
3795  Oppugnant (n.) An opponent.
3796  
3797  Oppugnation (n.) Opposition.
3798  
3799  Oppugner (n.) One who opposes or attacks; that which opposes.
3800  
3801  Opsimathy (n.) Education late in life.
3802  
3803  "Opsiometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the limits of distincts vision in different individuals, and thus determiming the proper focal length of a lens for correcting imperfect sight."
3804  
3805  Opsonation (n.) A catering; a buying of provisions.
3806  
3807  Optable (a.) That may be chosen; desirable.
3808  
3809  Optate (v. i.) To choose; to wish for; to desire.
3810  
3811  Optation (n.) The act of optating; a wish.
3812  
3813  Optative (a.) Expressing desire or wish.
3814  
3815  Optative (n.) Something to be desired.
3816  
3817  "Optative (n.) The optative mood; also, a verb in the optative mood."
3818  
3819  Optatively (adv.) In an optative manner; with the expression of desire.
3820  
3821  Optic (a.) The organ of sight; an eye.
3822  
3823  Optic (a.) An eyeglass.
3824  
3825  Optic (a.) Alt. of Optical
3826  
3827  Optical (a.) Of or pertaining to vision or sight.
3828  
3829  "Optical (a.) Of or pertaining to the eye; ocular; as, the optic nerves (the first pair of cranial nerves) which are distributed to the retina. See Illust. of Brain, and Eye."
3830  
3831  "Optical (a.) Relating to the science of optics; as, optical works."
3832  
3833  Optically (adv.) By optics or sight; with reference to optics.
3834  
3835  Optician (a.) One skilled in optics.
3836  
3837  Optician (a.) One who deals in optical glasses and instruments.
3838  
3839  "Optics (n.) That branch of physical science which treats of the nature and properties of light, the laws of its modification by opaque and transparent bodies, and the phenomena of vision."
3840  
3841  "Optigraph (a.) A telescope with a diagonal eyepiece, suspended vertically in gimbals by the object end beneath a fixed diagonal plane mirror. It is used for delineating landscapes, by means of a pencil at the eye end which leaves the delineation on paper."
3842  
3843  Optimacy (n.) Government by the nobility.
3844  
3845  "Optimacy (n.) Collectively, the nobility."
3846  
3847  Optimate (a.) Of or pertaining to the nobility or aristocracy.
3848  
3849  Optimate (n.) A nobleman or aristocrat; a chief man in a state or city.
3850  
3851  "Optimates (n. pl.) The nobility or aristocracy of ancient Rome, as opposed to the populares."
3852  
3853  "Optime (n.) One of those who stand in the second rank of honors, immediately after the wranglers, in the University of Cambridge, England. They are divided into senior and junior optimes."
3854  
3855  "Optimism (n.) The opinion or doctrine that everything in nature, being the work of God, is ordered for the best, or that the ordering of things in the universe is such as to produce the highest good."
3856  
3857  Optimism (n.) A disposition to take the most hopeful view; -- opposed to pessimism.
3858  
3859  Optimist (n.) One who holds the opinion that all events are ordered for the best.
3860  
3861  "Optimist (n.) One who looks on the bright side of things, or takes hopeful views; -- opposed to pessimist."
3862  
3863  "Optimistic (a.) Of or pertaining to optimism; tending, or conforming, to the opinion that all events are ordered for the best."
3864  
3865  "Optimistic (a.) Hopeful; sanguine; as, an optimistic view."
3866  
3867  Optimity (n.) The state of being best.
3868  
3869  Option (n.) The power of choosing; the right of choice or election; an alternative.
3870  
3871  Option (n.) The exercise of the power of choice; choice.
3872  
3873  Option (n.) A wishing; a wish.
3874  
3875  "Option (n.) A right formerly belonging to an archbishop to select any one dignity or benefice in the gift of a suffragan bishop consecrated or confirmed by him, for bestowal by himself when next vacant; -- annulled by Parliament in 1845."
3876  
3877  "Option (n.) A stipulated privilege, given to a party in a time contract, of demanding its fulfillment on any day within a specified limit."
3878  
3879  "Optional (a.) Involving an option; depending on the exercise of an option; left to one's discretion or choice; not compulsory; as, optional studies; it is optional with you to go or stay."
3880  
3881  "Optional (n.) See Elective, n."
3882  
3883  Optionally (adv.) In an optional manner.
3884  
3885  Optocoele (n.) Alt. of Optocoelia
3886  
3887  Optocoelia (n.) The cavity of one of the optic lobes of the brain in many animals.
3888  
3889  Optogram (n.) An image of external objects fixed on the retina by the photochemical action of light on the visual purple. See Optography.
3890  
3891  "Optography (n.) The production of an optogram on the retina by the photochemical action of light on the visual purple; the fixation of an image in the eye. The object so photographed shows white on a purple or red background. See Visual purple, under Visual."
3892  
3893  "Optometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the distance of distinct vision, mainly for the selection of eveglasses."
3894  
3895  Opulence (n.) Wealth; riches; affluence.
3896  
3897  Opulency (n.) See Opulence.
3898  
3899  "Opulent (a.) Having a large estate or property; wealthy; rich; affluent; as, an opulent city; an opulent citizen."
3900  
3901  "Opuntia (n.) A genus of cactaceous plants; the prickly pear, or Indian fig."
3902  
3903  Opera (pl. ) of Opus
3904  
3905  "Opus (n.) A work; specif. (Mus.), a musical composition."
3906  
3907  Opuscle (n.) Alt. of Opuscule
3908  
3909  Opuscule (n.) A small or petty work.
3910  
3911  Opuscula (pl. ) of Opusculum
3912  
3913  Opusculum (n.) An opuscule.
3914  
3915  Opye (n.) Opium.
3916  
3917  "Oquassa (n.) A small, handsome trout (Salvelinus oquassa), found in some of the lakes in Maine; -- called also blueback trout."
3918  
3919  "-or () A noun suffix denoting an act; a state or quality; as in error, fervor, pallor, candor, etc."
3920  
3921  "-or () A noun suffix denoting an agent or doer; as in auditor, one who hears; donor, one who gives; obligor, elevator. It is correlative to -ee. In general -or is appended to words of Latin, and -er to those of English, origin. See -er."
3922  
3923  "Or (conj.) A particle that marks an alternative; as, you may read or may write, -- that is, you may do one of the things at your pleasure, but not both. It corresponds to either. You may ride either to London or to Windsor. It often connects a series of words or propositions, presenting a choice of either; as, he may study law, or medicine, or divinity, or he may enter into trade."
3924  
3925  Or (prep. & adv.) Ere; before; sooner than.
3926  
3927  "Or (n.) Yellow or gold color, -- represented in drawing or engraving by small dots."
3928  
3929  "Ora (n.) A money of account among the Anglo-Saxons, valued, in the Domesday Book, at twenty pence sterling."
3930  
3931  "Orabassu (n.) A South American monkey of the genus Callithrix, esp."
3932  
3933  Orach (n.) Alt. of Orache
3934  
3935  "Orache (n.) A genus (Atriplex) of herbs or low shrubs of the Goosefoot family, most of them with a mealy surface."
3936  
3937  "Oracle (n.) The answer of a god, or some person reputed to be a god, to an inquiry respecting some affair or future event, as the success of an enterprise or battle."
3938  
3939  "Oracle (n.) Hence: The deity who was supposed to give the answer; also, the place where it was given."
3940  
3941  "Oracle (n.) The communications, revelations, or messages delivered by God to the prophets; also, the entire sacred Scriptures -- usually in the plural."
3942  
3943  "Oracle (n.) The sanctuary, or Most Holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself."
3944  
3945  Oracle (n.) One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
3946  
3947  "Oracle (n.) Any person reputed uncommonly wise; one whose decisions are regarded as of great authority; as, a literary oracle."
3948  
3949  Oracle (n.) A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
3950  
3951  Oracled (imp. & p. p.) of Oracle
3952  
3953  Oracling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Oracle
3954  
3955  Oracle (v. i.) To utter oracles.
3956  
3957  "Oracular (a.) Of or pertaining to an oracle; uttering oracles; forecasting the future; as, an oracular tongue."
3958  
3959  "Oracular (a.) Resembling an oracle in some way, as in solemnity, wisdom, authority, obscurity, ambiguity, dogmatism."
3960  
3961  Oraculous (a.) Oracular; of the nature of an oracle.
3962  
3963  Oragious (a.) Stormy.
3964  
3965  Oraison (n.) See Orison.
3966  
3967  "Oral (a.) Uttered by the mouth, or in words; spoken, not written; verbal; as, oral traditions; oral testimony; oral law."
3968  
3969  "Oral (a.) Of or pertaining to the mouth; surrounding or lining the mouth; as, oral cilia or cirri."
3970  
3971  Orally (adv.) In an oral manner.
3972  
3973  "Orally (adv.) By, with, or in, the mouth; as, to receive the sacrament orally."
3974  
3975  Orang (n.) See Orang-outang.
3976  
3977  "Orange (n.) The fruit of a tree of the genus Citrus (C. Aurantium). It is usually round, and consists of pulpy carpels, commonly ten in number, inclosed in a leathery rind, which is easily separable, and is reddish yellow when ripe."
3978  
3979  Orange (n.) The tree that bears oranges; the orange tree.
3980  
3981  Orange (n.) The color of an orange; reddish yellow.
3982  
3983  "Orange (a.) Of or pertaining to an orange; of the color of an orange; reddish yellow; as, an orange ribbon."
3984  
3985  "Orangeade (n.) A drink made of orange juice and water, corresponding to lemonade; orange sherbet."
3986  
3987  "Orangeat (n.) Candied orange peel; also, orangeade."
3988  
3989  Orangeism (n.) Attachment to the principles of the society of Orangemen; the tenets or practices of the Orangemen.
3990  
3991  -men (pl. ) of Orangeman
3992  
3993  "Orangeman (n.) One of a secret society, organized in the north of Ireland in 1795, the professed objects of which are the defense of the regning sovereign of Great Britain, the support of the Protestant religion, the maintenance of the laws of the kingdom, etc.; -- so called in honor of William, Prince of Orange, who became William III. of England."
3994  
3995  "Orangeroot (n.) An American ranunculaceous plant (Hidrastis Canadensis), having a yellow tuberous root; -- also called yellowroot, golden seal, etc."
3996  
3997  Orangery (n.) A place for raising oranges; a plantation of orange trees.
3998  
3999  Orangetawny (a. & n.) Deep orange-yellow; dark yellow.
4000  
4001  "Orangite () An orange-yellow variety of the mineral thorite, found in Norway."
4002  
4003  "Orang-outang (n.) An arboreal anthropoid ape (Simia satyrus), which inhabits Borneo and Sumatra. Often called simply orang."
4004  
4005  Orarian (a.) Of or pertaining to a coast.
4006  
4007  "Oration (n.) An elaborate discourse, delivered in public, treating an important subject in a formal and dignified manner; especially, a discourse having reference to some special occasion, as a funeral, an anniversary, a celebration, or the like; -- distinguished from an argument in court, a popular harangue, a sermon, a lecture, etc.; as, Webster's oration at Bunker Hill."
4008  
4009  Oration (v. i.) To deliver an oration.
4010  
4011  "Orator (n.) A public speaker; one who delivers an oration; especially, one distinguished for his skill and power as a public speaker; one who is eloquent."
4012  
4013  "Orator (n.) In equity proceedings, one who prays for relief; a petitioner."
4014  
4015  "Orator (n.) A plaintiff, or complainant, in a bill in chancery."
4016  
4017  "Orator (n.) An officer who is the voice of the university upon all public occasions, who writes, reads, and records all letters of a public nature, presents, with an appropriate address, those persons on whom honorary degrees are to be conferred, and performs other like duties; -- called also public orator."
4018  
4019  Oratorial (a.) Oratorical.
4020  
4021  Oratorian (a.) Oratorical.
4022  
4023  "Oratorian (n.) See Fathers of the Oratory, under Oratory."
4024  
4025  "Oratorical (a.) Of or pertaining to an orator or to oratory; characterized by oratory; rhetorical; becoming to an orator; as, an oratorical triumph; an oratorical essay."
4026  
4027  "Oratorio (n.) A more or less dramatic text or poem, founded on some Scripture nerrative, or great divine event, elaborately set to music, in recitative, arias, grand choruses, etc., to be sung with an orchestral accompaniment, but without action, scenery, or costume, although the oratorio grew out of the Mysteries and the Miracle and Passion plays, which were acted."
4028  
4029  Oratorio (n.) Performance or rendering of such a composition.
4030  
4031  Oratorious (a.) Oratorical.
4032  
4033  Oratorize (v. i.) To play the orator.
4034  
4035  Oratories (pl. ) of Oratory
4036  
4037  "Oratory (n.) A place of orisons, or prayer; especially, a chapel or small room set apart for private devotions."
4038  
4039  Oratory (n.) The art of an orator; the art of public speaking in an eloquent or effective manner; the exercise of rhetorical skill in oral discourse; eloquence.
4040  
4041  Oratress (n.) A woman who makes public addresses.
4042  
4043  "Oratrix (n.) A woman plaintiff, or complainant, in equity pleading."
4044  
4045  Orb (n.) A blank window or panel.
4046  
4047  "Orb (n.) A spherical body; a globe; especially, one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star."
4048  
4049  "Orb (n.) One of the azure transparent spheres conceived by the ancients to be inclosed one within another, and to carry the heavenly bodies in their revolutions."
4050  
4051  "Orb (n.) A circle; esp., a circle, or nearly circular orbit, described by the revolution of a heavenly body; an orbit."
4052  
4053  Orb (n.) A period of time marked off by the revolution of a heavenly body.
4054  
4055  "Orb (n.) The eye, as luminous and spherical."
4056  
4057  Orb (n.) A revolving circular body; a wheel.
4058  
4059  Orb (n.) A sphere of action.
4060  
4061  "Orb (n.) Same as Mound, a ball or globe. See lst Mound."
4062  
4063  "Orb (n.) A body of soldiers drawn up in a circle, as for defense, esp. infantry to repel cavalry."
4064  
4065  Orbed (imp. & p. p.) of Orb
4066  
4067  Orbing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Orb
4068  
4069  Orb (v. t.) To form into an orb or circle.
4070  
4071  Orb (v. t.) To encircle; to surround; to inclose.
4072  
4073  Orb (v. i.) To become round like an orb.
4074  
4075  Orbate (a.) Bereaved; fatherless; childless.
4076  
4077  "Orbation (n.) The state of being orbate, or deprived of parents or children; privation, in general; bereavement."
4078  
4079  Orbed (a.) Having the form of an orb; round.
4080  
4081  Orbic (a.) Alt. of Orbical
4082  
4083  Orbical (a.) Spherical; orbicular; orblike; circular.
4084  
4085  "Orbicle (n.) A small orb, or sphere."
4086  
4087  Orbicula (n.) Same as Discina.
4088  
4089  Orbicular (a.) Resembling or having the form of an orb; spherical; circular; orbiculate.
4090  
4091  "Orbiculate (n.) That which is orbiculate; especially, a solid the vertical section of which is oval, and the horizontal section circular."
4092  
4093  Orbiculate (a.) Alt. of Orbiculated
4094  
4095  "Orbiculated (a.) Made, or being, in the form of an orb; having a circular, or nearly circular, or a spheroidal, outline."
4096  
4097  Orbiculation (n.) The state or quality of being orbiculate; orbicularness.
4098  
4099  "Orbit (n.) The path described by a heavenly body in its periodical revolution around another body; as, the orbit of Jupiter, of the earth, of the moon."
4100  
4101  Orbit (n.) An orb or ball.
4102  
4103  Orbit (n.) The cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated.
4104  
4105  Orbit (n.) The skin which surrounds the eye of a bird.
4106  
4107  Orbital (a.) Of or pertaining to an orbit.
4108  
4109  Orbitar (a.) Orbital.
4110  
4111  "Orbitary (a.) Situated around the orbit; as, the orbitary feathers of a bird."
4112  
4113  "Orbitelae (n. pl.) A division of spiders, including those that make geometrical webs, as the garden spider, or Epeira."
4114  
4115  "Orbitolites (n.) A genus of living Foraminifera, forming broad, thin, circular disks, containing numerous small chambers."
4116  
4117  "Orbitonasal (a.) Of or pertaining to the orbit and the nose; as, the orbitonasal, or ophthalmic, nerve."
4118  
4119  "Orbitosphenoid (a.) Of or pertaining to the sphenoid bone and the orbit, or to the orbitosphenoid bone."
4120  
4121  "Orbitosphenoid (n.) The orbitosphenoid bone, which is situated in the orbit on either side of the presphenoid. It generally forms a part of the sphenoid in the adult."
4122  
4123  Orbitosphenoidal (a.) Of or pertaining to the orbitosphenoid bone; orbitosphenoid.
4124  
4125  Orbituary (a.) Orbital.
4126  
4127  Orbitude (n.) Alt. of Orbity
4128  
4129  Orbity (n.) Orbation.
4130  
4131  Orbulina (n.) A genus of minute living Foraminifera having a globular shell.
4132  
4133  Orby (a.) Orblike; having the course of an orb; revolving.
4134  
4135  Orc (n.) The grampus.
4136  
4137  Orcadian (a.) Of or pertaining to the Orkney Islands.
4138  
4139  "Orcein (n.) A reddish brown amorphous dyestuff, /, obtained from orcin, and forming the essential coloring matter of cudbear and archil. It is closely related to litmus."
4140  
4141  Orchal (n.) See Archil.
4142  
4143  "Orchanet (n.) Same as Alkanet, 2."
4144  
4145  Orchard (n.) A garden.
4146  
4147  "Orchard (n.) An inclosure containing fruit trees; also, the fruit trees, collectively; -- used especially of apples, peaches, pears, cherries, plums, or the like, less frequently of nutbearing trees and of sugar maple trees."
4148  
4149  Orcharding (n.) The cultivation of orchards.
4150  
4151  "Orcharding (n.) Orchards, in general."
4152  
4153  Orchardist (n.) One who cultivates an orchard.
4154  
4155  Orchel (n.) Archil.
4156  
4157  Orchesography (n.) A treatise upon dancing.
4158  
4159  Orchester (n.) See Orchestra.
4160  
4161  "Orchestian (n.) Any species of amphipod crustacean of the genus Orchestia, or family Orchestidae. See Beach flea, under Beach."
4162  
4163  "Orchestra (n.) The space in a theater between the stage and the audience; -- originally appropriated by the Greeks to the chorus and its evolutions, afterward by the Romans to persons of distinction, and by the moderns to a band of instrumental musicians."
4164  
4165  Orchestra (n.) The place in any public hall appropriated to a band of instrumental musicians.
4166  
4167  "Orchestra (n.) Loosely: A band of instrumental musicians performing in a theater, concert hall, or other place of public amusement."
4168  
4169  "Orchestra (n.) Strictly: A band suitable for the performance of symphonies, overtures, etc., as well as for the accompaniment of operas, oratorios, cantatas, masses, and the like, or of vocal and instrumental solos."
4170  
4171  "Orchestra (n.) A band composed, for the largest part, of players of the various viol instruments, many of each kind, together with a proper complement of wind instruments of wood and brass; -- as distinguished from a military or street band of players on wind instruments, and from an assemblage of solo players for the rendering of concerted pieces, such as septets, octets, and the like."
4172  
4173  "Orchestra (n.) The instruments employed by a full band, collectively; as, an orchestra of forty stringed instruments, with proper complement of wind instruments."
4174  
4175  "Orchestral (a.) Of or pertaining to an orchestra; suitable for, or performed in or by, an orchestra."
4176  
4177  Orchestration (n.) The arrangement of music for an orchestra; orchestral treatment of a composition; -- called also instrumentation.
4178  
4179  Orchestre (n.) See Orchestra.
4180  
4181  Orchestric (a.) Orchestral.
4182  
4183  Orchestrion (n.) A large music box imitating a variety of orchestral instruments.
4184  
4185  Orchid (n.) Any plant of the order Orchidaceae. See Orchidaceous.
4186  
4187  "Orchidaceous (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, a natural order (Orchidaceae) of endogenous plants of which the genus Orchis is the type. They are mostly perennial herbs having the stamens and pistils united in a single column, and normally three petals and three sepals, all adherent to the ovary. The flowers are curiously shaped, often resembling insects, the odd or lower petal (called the lip) being unlike the others, and sometimes of a strange and unexpected appearance. About one hundred species occur in the United States, but several thousand in the tropics."
4188  
4189  Orchidean (a.) Orchidaceous.
4190  
4191  Orchideous (a.) Same as Orchidaceous.
4192  
4193  Orchidologist (n.) One versed in orchidology.
4194  
4195  Orchidology (n.) The branch of botany which treats of orchids.
4196  
4197  Orchil (n.) See Archil.
4198  
4199  Orchilla weed () The lichen from which archil is obtained. See Archil.
4200  
4201  Orchises (pl. ) of Orchis
4202  
4203  "Orchis (n.) A genus of endogenous plants growing in the North Temperate zone, and consisting of about eighty species. They are perennial herbs growing from a tuber (beside which is usually found the last year's tuber also), and are valued for their showy flowers. See Orchidaceous."
4204  
4205  Orchis (n.) Any plant of the same family with the orchis; an orchid.
4206  
4207  Orchitis (n.) Inflammation of the testicles.
4208  
4209  Orchotomy (n.) The operation of cutting out or removing a testicle by the knife; castration.
4210  
4211  "Orcin (n.) A colorless crystalline substance, C6H3.CH3.(OH)2, which is obtained from certain lichens (Roccella, Lecanora, etc.), also from extract of aloes, and artificially from certain derivatives of toluene. It changes readily into orcein."
4212  
4213  "Ord (n.) An edge or point; also, a beginning."
4214  
4215  Ordained (imp. & p. p.) of Ordain
4216  
4217  Ordaining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ordain
4218  
4219  Ordain (v. t.) To set in order; to arrange according to rule; to regulate; to set; to establish.
4220  
4221  "Ordain (v. t.) To regulate, or establish, by appointment, decree, or law; to constitute; to decree; to appoint; to institute."
4222  
4223  Ordain (v. t.) To set apart for an office; to appoint.
4224  
4225  "Ordain (v. t.) To invest with ministerial or sacerdotal functions; to introduce into the office of the Christian ministry, by the laying on of hands, or other forms; to set apart by the ceremony of ordination."
4226  
4227  Ordainable (a.) Capable of being ordained; worthy to be ordained or appointed.
4228  
4229  Ordainer (n.) One who ordains.
4230  
4231  Ordainment (n.) Ordination.
4232  
4233  Ordal (n.) Ordeal.
4234  
4235  Ordalian (a.) Of or pertaining to trial by ordeal.
4236  
4237  "Ordeal (n.) An ancient form of test to determine guilt or innocence, by appealing to a supernatural decision, -- once common in Europe, and still practiced in the East and by savage tribes."
4238  
4239  "Ordeal (n.) Any severe trial, or test; a painful experience."
4240  
4241  Ordeal (a.) Of or pertaining to trial by ordeal.
4242  
4243  Order (n.) Regular arrangement; any methodical or established succession or harmonious relation; method; system
4244  
4245  "Order (n.) Of material things, like the books in a library."
4246  
4247  "Order (n.) Of intellectual notions or ideas, like the topics of a discource."
4248  
4249  "Order (n.) Of periods of time or occurrences, and the like."
4250  
4251  "Order (n.) Right arrangement; a normal, correct, or fit condition; as, the house is in order; the machinery is out of order."
4252  
4253  "Order (n.) The customary mode of procedure; established system, as in the conduct of debates or the transaction of business; usage; custom; fashion."
4254  
4255  "Order (n.) Conformity with law or decorum; freedom from disturbance; general tranquillity; public quiet; as, to preserve order in a community or an assembly."
4256  
4257  "Order (n.) That which prescribes a method of procedure; a rule or regulation made by competent authority; as, the rules and orders of the senate."
4258  
4259  Order (n.) A command; a mandate; a precept; a direction.
4260  
4261  "Order (n.) Hence: A commission to purchase, sell, or supply goods; a direction, in writing, to pay money, to furnish supplies, to admit to a building, a place of entertainment, or the like; as, orders for blankets are large."
4262  
4263  "Order (n.) A number of things or persons arranged in a fixed or suitable place, or relative position; a rank; a row; a grade; especially, a rank or class in society; a group or division of men in the same social or other position; also, a distinct character, kind, or sort; as, the higher or lower orders of society; talent of a high order."
4264  
4265  "Order (n.) A body of persons having some common honorary distinction or rule of obligation; esp., a body of religious persons or aggregate of convents living under a common rule; as, the Order of the Bath; the Franciscan order."
4266  
4267  "Order (n.) An ecclesiastical grade or rank, as of deacon, priest, or bishop; the office of the Christian ministry; -- often used in the plural; as, to take orders, or to take holy orders, that is, to enter some grade of the ministry."
4268  
4269  "Order (n.) The disposition of a column and its component parts, and of the entablature resting upon it, in classical architecture; hence (as the column and entablature are the characteristic features of classical architecture) a style or manner of architectural designing."
4270  
4271  "Order (n.) An assemblage of genera having certain important characters in common; as, the Carnivora and Insectivora are orders of Mammalia."
4272  
4273  Order (n.) The placing of words and members in a sentence in such a manner as to contribute to force and beauty or clearness of expression.
4274  
4275  "Order (n.) Rank; degree; thus, the order of a curve or surface is the same as the degree of its equation."
4276  
4277  Ordered (imp. & p. p.) of Order
4278  
4279  Ordering (p pr. & vb. n.) of Order
4280  
4281  "Order (n.) To put in order; to reduce to a methodical arrangement; to arrange in a series, or with reference to an end. Hence, to regulate; to dispose; to direct; to rule."
4282  
4283  "Order (n.) To give an order to; to command; as, to order troops to advance."
4284  
4285  "Order (n.) To give an order for; to secure by an order; as, to order a carriage; to order groceries."
4286  
4287  Order (n.) To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry.
4288  
4289  Order (v. i.) To give orders; to issue commands.
4290  
4291  Orderable (a.) Capable of being ordered; tractable.
4292  
4293  "Orderer (n.) One who puts in order, arranges, methodizes, or regulates."
4294  
4295  Orderer (n.) One who gives orders.
4296  
4297  Ordering (n.) Disposition; distribution; management.
4298  
4299  Orderless (a.) Being without order or regularity; disorderly; out of rule.
4300  
4301  Orderliness (n.) The state or quality of being orderly.
4302  
4303  "Orderly (a.) Conformed to order; in order; regular; as, an orderly course or plan."
4304  
4305  "Orderly (a.) Observant of order, authority, or rule; hence, obedient; quiet; peaceable; not unruly; as, orderly children; an orderly community."
4306  
4307  Orderly (a.) Performed in good or established order; well-regulated.
4308  
4309  Orderly (a.) Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.
4310  
4311  Orderly (adv.) According to due order; regularly; methodically; duly.
4312  
4313  Orderlies (pl. ) of Orderly
4314  
4315  "Orderly (n.) A noncommissioned officer or soldier who attends a superior officer to carry his orders, or to render other service."
4316  
4317  Orderly (n.) A street sweeper.
4318  
4319  Ordinability (n.) Capability of being ordained or appointed.
4320  
4321  Ordinable (a.) Capable of being ordained or appointed.
4322  
4323  "Ordinal (a.) Indicating order or succession; as, the ordinal numbers, first, second, third, etc."
4324  
4325  Ordinal (a.) Of or pertaining to an order.
4326  
4327  Ordinal (n.) A word or number denoting order or succession.
4328  
4329  "Ordinal (n.) The book of forms for making, ordaining, and consecrating bishops, priests, and deacons."
4330  
4331  Ordinal (n.) A book containing the rubrics of the Mass.
4332  
4333  Ordinalism (n.) The state or quality of being ordinal.
4334  
4335  Ordinance (n.) Orderly arrangement; preparation; provision.
4336  
4337  "Ordinance (n.) A rule established by authority; a permanent rule of action; a statute, law, regulation, rescript, or accepted usage; an edict or decree; esp., a local law enacted by a municipal government; as, a municipal ordinance."
4338  
4339  Ordinance (n.) An established rite or ceremony.
4340  
4341  Ordinance (n.) Rank; order; station.
4342  
4343  Ordinance (n.) Ordnance; cannon.
4344  
4345  Ordinand (n.) One about to be ordained.
4346  
4347  Ordinant (a.) Ordaining; decreeing.
4348  
4349  Ordinant (n.) One who ordains.
4350  
4351  "Ordinarily (adv.) According to established rules or settled method; as a rule; commonly; usually; in most cases; as, a winter more than ordinarily severe."
4352  
4353  Ordinary (a.) According to established order; methodical; settled; regular.
4354  
4355  Ordinary (a.) Common; customary; usual.
4356  
4357  "Ordinary (a.) Of common rank, quality, or ability; not distinguished by superior excellence or beauty; hence, not distinguished in any way; commonplace; inferior; of little merit; as, men of ordinary judgment; an ordinary book."
4358  
4359  Ordinaries (pl. ) of Ordinary
4360  
4361  "Ordinary (n.) An officer who has original jurisdiction in his own right, and not by deputation."
4362  
4363  "Ordinary (n.) One who has immediate jurisdiction in matters ecclesiastical; an ecclesiastical judge; also, a deputy of the bishop, or a clergyman appointed to perform divine service for condemned criminals and assist in preparing them for death."
4364  
4365  "Ordinary (n.) A judicial officer, having generally the powers of a judge of probate or a surrogate."
4366  
4367  Ordinary (n.) The mass; the common run.
4368  
4369  "Ordinary (n.) That which is so common, or continued, as to be considered a settled establishment or institution."
4370  
4371  Ordinary (n.) Anything which is in ordinary or common use.
4372  
4373  "Ordinary (n.) A dining room or eating house where a meal is prepared for all comers, at a fixed price for the meal, in distinction from one where each dish is separately charged; a table d'hote; hence, also, the meal furnished at such a dining room."
4374  
4375  "Ordinary (n.) A charge or bearing of simple form, one of nine or ten which are in constant use. The bend, chevron, chief, cross, fesse, pale, and saltire are uniformly admitted as ordinaries. Some authorities include bar, bend sinister, pile, and others. See Subordinary."
4376  
4377  Ordinaryship (n.) The state of being an ordinary.
4378  
4379  Ordinate (a.) Well-ordered; orderly; regular; methodical.
4380  
4381  "Ordinate (n.) The distance of any point in a curve or a straight line, measured on a line called the axis of ordinates or on a line parallel to it, from another line called the axis of abscissas, on which the corresponding abscissa of the point is measured."
4382  
4383  "Ordinate (v. t.) To appoint, to regulate; to harmonize."
4384  
4385  Ordinately (adv.) In an ordinate manner; orderly.
4386  
4387  "Ordination (n.) The act of ordaining, appointing, or setting apart; the state of being ordained, appointed, etc."
4388  
4389  Ordination (n.) The act of setting apart to an office in the Christian ministry; the conferring of holy orders.
4390  
4391  Ordination (n.) Disposition; arrangement; order.
4392  
4393  Ordinative (a.) Tending to ordain; directing; giving order.
4394  
4395  Ordinator (n.) One who ordains or establishes; a director.
4396  
4397  "Ordnance (n.) Heavy weapons of warfare; cannon, or great guns, mortars, and howitzers; artillery; sometimes, a general term for all weapons and appliances used in war."
4398  
4399  Ordonnance (n.) The disposition of the parts of any composition with regard to one another and the whole.
4400  
4401  Ordonnant (a.) Of or pertaining to ordonnance.
4402  
4403  Ordovian (a. & n.) Ordovician.
4404  
4405  "Ordovician (a.) Of or pertaining to a division of the Silurian formation, corresponding in general to the Lower Silurian of most authors, exclusive of the Cambrian."
4406  
4407  Ordovician (n.) The Ordovician formation.
4408  
4409  Ordure (n.) Dung; excrement; faeces.
4410  
4411  Ordure (n.) Defect; imperfection; fault.
4412  
4413  Ordurous (a.) Of or pertaining to ordure; filthy.
4414  
4415  Ore (n.) Honor; grace; favor; mercy; clemency; happy augry.
4416  
4417  "Ore (n.) The native form of a metal, whether free and uncombined, as gold, copper, etc., or combined, as iron, lead, etc. Usually the ores contain the metals combined with oxygen, sulphur, arsenic, etc. (called mineralizers)."
4418  
4419  "Ore (n.) A native metal or its compound with the rock in which it occurs, after it has been picked over to throw out what is worthless."
4420  
4421  "Ore (n.) Metal; as, the liquid ore."
4422  
4423  Oread (n.) One of the nymphs of mountains and grottoes.
4424  
4425  "Oreades (n. pl.) A group of butterflies which includes the satyrs. See Satyr, 2."
4426  
4427  "Orectic (a.) Of or pertaining to the desires; hence, impelling to gratification; appetitive."
4428  
4429  "Oregon grape () An evergreen species of barberry (Berberis Aquifolium), of Oregon and California; also, its roundish, blue-black berries."
4430  
4431  Oreide (n.) See Oroide.
4432  
4433  "Oreodon (n.) A genus of extinct herbivorous mammals, abundant in the Tertiary formation of the Rocky Mountains. It is more or less related to the camel, hog, and deer."
4434  
4435  "Oreodont (a.) Resembling, or allied to, the genus Oreodon."
4436  
4437  Oreographic (a.) Of or pertaining to oreography.
4438  
4439  Oreography (n.) The science of mountains; orography.
4440  
4441  "Oreoselin (n.) A white crystalline substance which is obtained indirectly from the root of an umbelliferous plant (Imperatoria Oreoselinum), and yields resorcin on decomposition."
4442  
4443  "Oreosoma (n. pl.) A genus of small oceanic fishes, remarkable for the large conical tubercles which cover the under surface."
4444  
4445  Oreweed (n.) Same as Oarweed.
4446  
4447  Orewood (n.) Same as Oarweed.
4448  
4449  Orf (n.) Alt. of Orfe
4450  
4451  Orfe (n.) A bright-colored domesticated variety of the id. See Id.
4452  
4453  Orfgild (n.) Restitution for cattle; a penalty for taking away cattle.
4454  
4455  Orfray (n.) The osprey.
4456  
4457  Orfrays (n.) See Orphrey. [Obs.] Rom. of R.
4458  
4459  Orgal (n.) See Argol.
4460  
4461  "Organ (n.) An instrument or medium by which some important action is performed, or an important end accomplished; as, legislatures, courts, armies, taxgatherers, etc., are organs of government."
4462  
4463  "Organ (n.) A natural part or structure in an animal or a plant, capable of performing some special action (termed its function), which is essential to the life or well-being of the whole; as, the heart, lungs, etc., are organs of animals; the root, stem, foliage, etc., are organs of plants."
4464  
4465  "Organ (n.) A component part performing an essential office in the working of any complex machine; as, the cylinder, valves, crank, etc., are organs of the steam engine."
4466  
4467  "Organ (n.) A medium of communication between one person or body and another; as, the secretary of state is the organ of communication between the government and a foreign power; a newspaper is the organ of its editor, or of a party, sect, etc."
4468  
4469  "Organ (n.) A wind instrument containing numerous pipes of various dimensions and kinds, which are filled with wind from a bellows, and played upon by means of keys similar to those of a piano, and sometimes by foot keys or pedals; -- formerly used in the plural, each pipe being considired an organ."
4470  
4471  Organ (v. t.) To supply with an organ or organs; to fit with organs; to organize.
4472  
4473  Organdie (n.) Alt. of Organdy
4474  
4475  Organdy (n.) A kind of transparent light muslin.
4476  
4477  "Organic (a.) Of or pertaining to an organ or its functions, or to objects composed of organs; consisting of organs, or containing them; as, the organic structure of animals and plants; exhibiting characters peculiar to living organisms; as, organic bodies, organic life, organic remains. Cf. Inorganic."
4478  
4479  "Organic (a.) Produced by the organs; as, organic pleasure."
4480  
4481  Organic (a.) Instrumental; acting as instruments of nature or of art to a certain destined function or end.
4482  
4483  "Organic (a.) Forming a whole composed of organs. Hence: Of or pertaining to a system of organs; inherent in, or resulting from, a certain organization; as, an organic government; his love of truth was not inculcated, but organic."
4484  
4485  "Organic (a.) Pertaining to, or denoting, any one of the large series of substances which, in nature or origin, are connected with vital processes, and include many substances of artificial production which may or may not occur in animals or plants; -- contrasted with inorganic."
4486  
4487  Organical (a.) Organic.
4488  
4489  "Organically (adv.) In an organic manner; by means of organs or with reference to organic functions; hence, fundamentally."
4490  
4491  Organicalness (n.) The quality or state of being organic.
4492  
4493  "Organicism (n.) The doctrine of the localization of disease, or which refers it always to a material lesion of an organ."
4494  
4495  "Organific (a.) Making an organic or organized structure; producing an organism; acting through, or resulting from, organs."
4496  
4497  Organism (n.) Organic structure; organization.
4498  
4499  "Organism (n.) An organized being; a living body, either vegetable or animal, compozed of different organs or parts with functions which are separate, but mutually dependent, and essential to the life of the individual."
4500  
4501  Organist (n.) One who plays on the organ.
4502  
4503  Organist (n.) One of the priests who organized or sung in parts.
4504  
4505  "Organista (n.) Any one of several South American wrens, noted for the sweetness of their song."
4506  
4507  Organity (n.) Organism.
4508  
4509  Organizability (n.) Quality of being organizable; capability of being organized.
4510  
4511  "Organizable (a.) Capable of being organized; esp. (Biol.), capable of being formed into living tissue; as, organizable matter."
4512  
4513  "Organization (n.) The act of organizing; the act of arranging in a systematic way for use or action; as, the organization of an army, or of a deliberative body."
4514  
4515  "Organization (n.) The state of being organized; also, the relations included in such a state or condition."
4516  
4517  Organization (n.) That which is organized; an organized existence; an organism
4518  
4519  Organization (n.) an arrangement of parts for the performance of the functions necessary to life.
4520  
4521  Organized (imp. & p. p.) of Organize
4522  
4523  Organizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Organize
4524  
4525  "Organize (v. t.) To furnish with organs; to give an organic structure to; to endow with capacity for the functions of life; as, an organized being; organized matter; -- in this sense used chiefly in the past participle."
4526  
4527  "Organize (v. t.) To arrange or constitute in parts, each having a special function, act, office, or relation; to systematize; to get into working order; -- applied to products of the human intellect, or to human institutions and undertakings, as a science, a government, an army, a war, etc."
4528  
4529  "Organize (v. t.) To sing in parts; as, to organize an anthem."
4530  
4531  Organizer (n.) One who organizes.
4532  
4533  Organling (n.) A large kind of sea fish; the orgeis.
4534  
4535  "Organo- () A combining form denoting relation to, or connection with, an organ or organs."
4536  
4537  "Organogen (n.) A name given to any one of the four elements, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, which are especially characteristic ingredients of organic compounds; also, by extension, to other elements sometimes found in the same connection; as sulphur, phosphorus, etc."
4538  
4539  Organogenesis (n.) The origin and development of organs in animals and plants.
4540  
4541  "Organogenesis (n.) The germ history of the organs and systems of organs, -- a branch of morphogeny."
4542  
4543  Organogenic (a.) Of or pertaining to organogenesis.
4544  
4545  Organogeny (n.) Organogenesis.
4546  
4547  Organographic (a.) Alt. of Organographical
4548  
4549  Organographical (a.) Of or pertaining to organography.
4550  
4551  Organographist (n.) One versed in organography.
4552  
4553  Organography (n.) A description of the organs of animals or plants.
4554  
4555  "Organoleptic (a.) Making an impression upon an organ; plastic; -- said of the effect or impression produced by any substance on the organs of touch, taste, or smell, and also on the organism as a whole."
4556  
4557  Organological (a.) Of or relating to organology.
4558  
4559  Organology (n.) The science of organs or of anything considered as an organic structure.
4560  
4561  "Organology (n.) That branch of biology which treats, in particular, of the organs of animals and plants. See Morphology."
4562  
4563  Organometallic (a.) Metalorganic.
4564  
4565  Organon (n.) Alt. of Organum
4566  
4567  "Organum (n.) An organ or instrument; hence, a method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted; -- a term adopted from the Aristotelian writers by Lord Bacon, as the title (""Novum Organon"") of part of his treatise on philosophical method."
4568  
4569  Organonymy (n.) The designation or nomenclature of organs.
4570  
4571  "Organophyly (n.) The tribal history of organs, -- a branch of morphophyly."
4572  
4573  "Organoplastic (a.) Having the property of producing the tissues or organs of animals and plants; as, the organoplastic cells."
4574  
4575  Organoscopy (n.) Phrenology.
4576  
4577  "Organotrophic (a.) Relating to the creation, organization, and nutrition of living organs or parts."
4578  
4579  "Organule (n.) One of the essential cells or elements of an organ. See Sense organule, under Sense."
4580  
4581  Organy (n.) See Origan.
4582  
4583  "Organzine (n.) A kind of double thrown silk of very fine texture, that is, silk twisted like a rope with different strands, so as to increase its strength."
4584  
4585  "Orgasm (n.) Eager or immoderate excitement or action; the state of turgescence of any organ; erethism; esp., the height of venereal excitement in sexual intercourse."
4586  
4587  "Orgeat (n.) A sirup in which, formerly, a decoction of barley entered, but which is now prepared with an emulsion of almonds, -- used to flavor beverages or edibles."
4588  
4589  Orgeis (n.) See Organling.
4590  
4591  "Orgiastic (a.) Pertaining to, or of the nature of, orgies."
4592  
4593  "Orgies (n. pl.) A sacrifice accompanied by certain ceremonies in honor of some pagan deity; especially, the ceremonies observed by the Greeks and Romans in the worship of Dionysus, or Bacchus, which were characterized by wild and dissolute revelry."
4594  
4595  Orgies (n. pl.) Drunken revelry; a carouse.
4596  
4597  Orgillous (a.) Proud; haughty.
4598  
4599  "Orgue (n.) Any one of a number of long, thick pieces of timber, pointed and shod with iron, and suspended, each by a separate rope, over a gateway, to be let down in case of attack."
4600  
4601  "Orgue (n.) A piece of ordnance, consisting of a number of musket barrels arranged so that a match or train may connect with all their touchholes, and a discharge be secured almost or quite simultaneously."
4602  
4603  Orgulous (a.) See Orgillous.
4604  
4605  Orgies (pl. ) of Orgy
4606  
4607  Orgy (n.) A frantic revel; drunken revelry. See Orgies
4608  
4609  Orgyia (n.) A genus of bombycid moths whose caterpillars (esp. those of Orgyia leucostigma) are often very injurious to fruit trees and shade trees. The female is wingless. Called also vaporer moth.
4610  
4611  Oricalche (n.) See Orichalch.
4612  
4613  "Orichalceous (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, orichalch; having a color or luster like that of brass."
4614  
4615  "Orichalch (n.) A metallic substance, resembling gold in color, but inferior in value; a mixed metal of the ancients, resembling brass; -- called also aurichalcum, orichalcum, etc."
4616  
4617  Oriel (n.) A gallery for minstrels.
4618  
4619  "Oriel (n.) A small apartment next a hall, where certain persons were accustomed to dine; a sort of recess."
4620  
4621  Oriel (n.) A bay window. See Bay window.
4622  
4623  Oriency (n.) Brightness or strength of color.
4624  
4625  "Orient (a.) Rising, as the sun."
4626  
4627  Orient (a.) Eastern; oriental.
4628  
4629  "Orient (a.) Bright; lustrous; superior; pure; perfect; pellucid; -- used of gems and also figuratively, because the most perfect jewels are found in the East."
4630  
4631  Orient (n.) The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.
4632  
4633  Orient (n.) The countries of Asia or the East.
4634  
4635  Orient (n.) A pearl of great luster.
4636  
4637  "Orient (v. t.) To define the position of, in relation to the orient or east; hence, to ascertain the bearings of."
4638  
4639  Orient (v. t.) Fig.: To correct or set right by recurring to first principles; to arrange in order; to orientate.
4640  
4641  "Oriental (a.) Of or pertaining to the orient or east; eastern; concerned with the East or Orientalism; -- opposed to occidental; as, Oriental countries."
4642  
4643  Oriental (n.) A native or inhabitant of the Orient or some Eastern part of the world; an Asiatic.
4644  
4645  Oriental (n.) Eastern Christians of the Greek rite.
4646  
4647  "Orientalism (n.) Any system, doctrine, custom, expression, etc., peculiar to Oriental people."
4648  
4649  "Orientalism (n.) Knowledge or use of Oriental languages, history, literature, etc."
4650  
4651  Orientalist (n.) An inhabitant of the Eastern parts of the world; an Oriental.
4652  
4653  "Orientalist (n.) One versed in Eastern languages, literature, etc.; as, the Paris Congress of Orientalists."
4654  
4655  Orientality (n.) The quality or state of being oriental or eastern.
4656  
4657  Orientalized (imp. & p. p.) of Orientalize
4658  
4659  Orientalizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Orientalize
4660  
4661  Orientalize (v. t.) to render Oriental; to cause to conform to Oriental manners or conditions.
4662  
4663  Orientated (imp. & p. p.) of Orientate
4664  
4665  Orientating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Orientate
4666  
4667  "Orientate (v. t.) To place or turn toward the east; to cause to assume an easterly direction, or to veer eastward."
4668  
4669  "Orientate (v. t.) To arrange in order; to dispose or place (a body) so as to show its relation to other bodies, or the relation of its parts among themselves."
4670  
4671  Orientate (v. i.) To move or turn toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east.
4672  
4673  "Orientation (n.) The act or process of orientating; determination of the points of the compass, or the east point, in taking bearings."
4674  
4675  "Orientation (n.) The tendency of a revolving body, when suspended in a certain way, to bring the axis of rotation into parallelism with the earth's axis."
4676  
4677  "Orientation (n.) An aspect or fronting to the east; especially (Arch.), the placing of a church so that the chancel, containing the altar toward which the congregation fronts in worship, will be on the east end."
4678  
4679  Orientation (n.) Fig.: A return to first principles; an orderly arrangement.
4680  
4681  Orientness (n.) The quality or state of being orient or bright; splendor.
4682  
4683  "Orifice (n.) A mouth or aperture, as of a tube, pipe, etc.; an opening; as, the orifice of an artery or vein; the orifice of a wound."
4684  
4685  Oriflamb (n.) Alt. of Oriflamme
4686  
4687  Oriflamme (n.) The ancient royal standard of France.
4688  
4689  "Oriflamme (n.) A standard or ensign, in battle."
4690  
4691  Origan (n.) Alt. of Origanum
4692  
4693  "Origanum (n.) A genus of aromatic labiate plants, including the sweet marjoram (O. Marjorana) and the wild marjoram (O. vulgare)."
4694  
4695  "Origenism (n.) The opinions of Origen of Alexandria, who lived in the 3d century, one of the most learned of the Greek Fathers. Prominent in his teaching was the doctrine that all created beings, including Satan, will ultimately be saved."
4696  
4697  Origenist (n.) A follower of Origen of Alexandria.
4698  
4699  Origin (n.) The first existence or beginning of anything; the birth.
4700  
4701  Origin (n.) That from which anything primarily proceeds; the fountain; the spring; the cause; the occasion.
4702  
4703  Origin (n.) The point of attachment or end of a muscle which is fixed during contraction; -- in contradistinction to insertion.
4704  
4705  Originable (a.) Capable of being originated.
4706  
4707  "Original (a.) Pertaining to the origin or beginning; preceding all others; first in order; primitive; primary; pristine; as, the original state of man; the original laws of a country; the original inventor of a process."
4708  
4709  "Original (a.) Not copied, imitated, or translated; new; fresh; genuine; as, an original thought; an original process; the original text of Scripture."
4710  
4711  "Original (a.) Having the power to suggest new thoughts or combinations of thought; inventive; as, an original genius."
4712  
4713  "Original (a.) Before unused or unknown; new; as, a book full of original matter."
4714  
4715  Original (n.) Origin; commencement; source.
4716  
4717  "Original (n.) That which precedes all others of its class; archetype; first copy; hence, an original work of art, manuscript, text, and the like, as distinguished from a copy, translation, etc."
4718  
4719  Original (n.) An original thinker or writer; an originator.
4720  
4721  Original (n.) A person of marked eccentricity.
4722  
4723  "Original (n.) The natural or wild species from which a domesticated or cultivated variety has been derived; as, the wolf is thought by some to be the original of the dog, the blackthorn the original of the plum."
4724  
4725  Originalist (n.) One who is original.
4726  
4727  Originality (n.) The quality or state of being original.
4728  
4729  "Originally (adv.) In the original time, or in an original manner; primarily; from the beginning or origin; not by derivation, or imitation."
4730  
4731  "Originally (adv.) At first; at the origin; at the time of formation or costruction; as, a book originally written by another hand."
4732  
4733  Originalness (n.) The quality of being original; originality.
4734  
4735  Originant (a.) Originating; original.
4736  
4737  Originary (a.) Causing existence; productive.
4738  
4739  Originary (a.) Primitive; primary; original.
4740  
4741  Originated (imp. & p. p.) of Originate
4742  
4743  Originating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Originate
4744  
4745  Originate (v. t.) To give an origin or beginning to; to cause to be; to bring into existence; to produce as new.
4746  
4747  "Originate (v. i.) To take first existence; to have origin or beginning; to begin to exist or act; as, the scheme originated with the governor and council."
4748  
4749  Origination (n.) The act or process of bringing or coming into existence; first production.
4750  
4751  "Origination (n.) Mode of production, or bringing into being."
4752  
4753  "Originative (a.) Having power, or tending, to originate, or bring into existence; originating."
4754  
4755  Originator (n.) One who originates.
4756  
4757  "Orillon (n.) A semicircular projection made at the shoulder of a bastion for the purpose of covering the retired flank, -- found in old fortresses."
4758  
4759  Oriol (n.) See Oriel.
4760  
4761  "Oriole (n.) Any one of various species of Old World singing birds of the family Oriolidae. They are usually conspicuously colored with yellow and black. The European or golden oriole (Oriolus galbula, or O. oriolus) has a very musical flutelike note."
4762  
4763  "Oriole (n.) In America, any one of several species of the genus Icterus, belonging to the family Icteridae. See Baltimore oriole, and Orchard oriole, under Orchard."
4764  
4765  "Orion (n.) A large and bright constellation on the equator, between the stars Aldebaran and Sirius. It contains a remarkable nebula visible to the naked eye."
4766  
4767  "Oriskany (a.) Designating, or pertaining to, certain beds, chiefly limestone, characteristic of the latest period of the Silurian age."
4768  
4769  Orismological (a.) Of or pertaining to orismology.
4770  
4771  Orismology (n.) That departament of natural history which treats of technical terms.
4772  
4773  Orison (n.) A prayer; a supplication.
4774  
4775  Orisont (n.) Horizon.
4776  
4777  Ork (n.) See Orc.
4778  
4779  Orkneyan (a.) Of or pertaining to the Orkney islands.
4780  
4781  "Orle (n.) A bearing, in the form of a fillet, round the shield, within, but at some distance from, the border."
4782  
4783  "Orle (n.) The wreath, or chaplet, surmounting or encircling the helmet of a knight and bearing the crest."
4784  
4785  "Orleans (n.) A cloth made of worsted and cotton, -- used for wearing apparel."
4786  
4787  Orleans (n.) A variety of the plum. See under Plum.
4788  
4789  Orlo (n.) A wind instrument of music in use among the Spaniards.
4790  
4791  "Orlop (n.) The lowest deck of a vessel, esp. of a ship of war, consisting of a platform laid over the beams in the hold, on which the cables are coiled."
4792  
4793  Ormer (n.) An abalone.
4794  
4795  "Ormolu (n.) A variety of brass made to resemble gold by the use of less zinc and more copper in its composition than ordinary brass contains. Its golden color is often heightened by means of lacquer of some sort, or by use of acids. Called also mosaic gold."
4796  
4797  "Ormuzd (n.) The good principle, or being, of the ancient Persian religion. See Ahriman."
4798  
4799  Orn (v. t.) To ornament; to adorn.
4800  
4801  Ornament (n.) That which embellishes or adorns; that which adds grace or beauty; embellishment; decoration; adornment.
4802  
4803  Ornamented (imp. & p. p.) of Ornament
4804  
4805  Ornamenting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ornament
4806  
4807  "Ornament (v. t.) To adorn; to deck; to embellish; to beautify; as, to ornament a room, or a city."
4808  
4809  Ornamental (a.) Serving to ornament; characterized by ornament; beautifying; embellishing.
4810  
4811  Ornamentally (adv.) By way of ornament.
4812  
4813  "Ornamentation (n.) The act or art of ornamenting, or the state of being ornamented."
4814  
4815  Ornamentation (n.) That which ornaments; ornament.
4816  
4817  Ornamenter (n.) One who ornaments; a decorator.
4818  
4819  Ornate (a.) Adorned; decorated; beautiful.
4820  
4821  "Ornate (a.) Finely finished, as a style of composition."
4822  
4823  Ornate (v. t.) To adorn; to honor.
4824  
4825  Ornately (adv.) In an ornate manner.
4826  
4827  Ornateness (n.) The quality of being ornate.
4828  
4829  Ornature (n.) Decoration; ornamentation.
4830  
4831  "Ornithic (a.) Of or pertaining to birds; as, ornithic fossils."
4832  
4833  Ornithichnite (n.) The footmark of a bird occurring in strata of stone.
4834  
4835  Ornithichnology (n.) The branch of science which treats of ornithichnites.
4836  
4837  "Ornitho- () A combining form fr. Gr. /, /, a bird."
4838  
4839  Ornithodelphia (n. pl.) Same as Monotremata.
4840  
4841  Ornithoidichnite (n.) A fossil track resembling that of a bird.
4842  
4843  Ornitholite (n.) The fossil remains of a bird.
4844  
4845  Ornitholite (n.) A stone of various colors bearing the figures of birds.
4846  
4847  Ornithologic (a.) Alt. of Ornithological
4848  
4849  Ornithological (a.) Of or pertaining to ornithology.
4850  
4851  Ornithologist (n.) One skilled in ornithology; a student of ornithology; one who describes birds.
4852  
4853  Ornithology (n.) That branch of zoology which treats of the natural history of birds and their classification.
4854  
4855  Ornithology (n.) A treatise or book on this science.
4856  
4857  "Ornithomancy (n.) Divination by means of birds, their flight, etc."
4858  
4859  Ornithon (n.) An aviary; a poultry house.
4860  
4861  Ornithopappi (n. pl.) An extinct order of birds. It includes only the Archaeopteryx.
4862  
4863  "Ornithopoda (n. pl.) An order of herbivorous dinosaurs with birdlike characteristics in the skeleton, esp. in the pelvis and hind legs, which in some genera had only three functional toes, and supported the body in walking as in Iguanodon. See Illust. in Appendix."
4864  
4865  "Ornithorhynchus (n.) See Duck mole, under Duck."
4866  
4867  Ornithosauria (n. pl.) An order of extinct flying reptiles; -- called also Pterosauria.
4868  
4869  "Ornithoscelida (n. pl.) A group of extinct Reptilia, intermediate in structure (especially with regard to the pelvis) between reptiles and birds."
4870  
4871  Ornithoscopy (n.) Observation of birds and their habits.
4872  
4873  Ornithotomical (a.) Of or pertaining to ornithotomy.
4874  
4875  Ornithotomist (n.) One who is skilled in ornithotomy.
4876  
4877  Ornithotomy (n.) The anatomy or dissection of birds.
4878  
4879  Orographic (a.) Alt. of Orographical
4880  
4881  Orographical (a.) Of or pertaining to orography.
4882  
4883  "Orography (n.) That branch of science which treats of mountains and mountain systems; orology; as, the orography of Western Europe."
4884  
4885  "Orohippus (n.) A genus of American Eocene mammals allied to the horse, but having four toes in front and three behind."
4886  
4887  "Oroide (n.) An alloy, chiefly of copper and zinc or tin, resembling gold in color and brilliancy."
4888  
4889  Orological (a.) Of or pertaining to orology.
4890  
4891  Orologist (n.) One versed in orology.
4892  
4893  Orology (n.) The science or description of mountains.
4894  
4895  "Orotund (a.) Characterized by fullness, clearness, strength, and smoothness; ringing and musical; -- said of the voice or manner of utterance."
4896  
4897  Orotund (n.) The orotund voice or utterance
4898  
4899  Orotundity (n.) The orotund mode of intonation.
4900  
4901  Orphaline (n.) See Orpheline.
4902  
4903  "Orphan (n.) A child bereaved of both father and mother; sometimes, also, a child who has but one parent living."
4904  
4905  "Orphan (a.) Bereaved of parents, or (sometimes) of one parent."
4906  
4907  Orphaned (imp. & p. p.) of Orphan
4908  
4909  Orphaning (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Orphan
4910  
4911  Orphan (v. t.) To cause to become an orphan; to deprive of parents.
4912  
4913  "Orphanage (n.) The state of being an orphan; orphanhood; orphans, collectively."
4914  
4915  Orphanage (n.) An institution or asylum for the care of orphans.
4916  
4917  Orphancy (n.) Orphanhood.
4918  
4919  Orphanet (n.) A little orphan.
4920  
4921  Orphanhood (n.) The state or condition of being an orphan; orphanage.
4922  
4923  Orphanism (n.) Orphanhood.
4924  
4925  Orphanotrophism (n.) The care and support of orphans.
4926  
4927  Orphanotrophy (n.) A hospital for orphans.
4928  
4929  Orphanotrophy (n.) The act of supporting orphans.
4930  
4931  Orpharion (n.) An old instrument of the lute or cittern kind.
4932  
4933  "Orphean (a.) Of or pertaining to Orpheus, the mythic poet and musician; as, Orphean strains."
4934  
4935  Orpheline (n.) An orphan.
4936  
4937  "Orpheus (n.) The famous mythic Thracian poet, son of the Muse Calliope, and husband of Eurydice. He is reputed to have had power to entrance beasts and inanimate objects by the music of his lyre."
4938  
4939  "Orphic (a.) Pertaining to Orpheus; Orphean; as, Orphic hymns."
4940  
4941  "Orphrey (n.) A band of rich embroidery, wholly or in part of gold, affixed to vestments, especially those of ecclesiastics."
4942  
4943  "Orpiment (n.) Arsenic sesquisulphide, produced artificially as an amorphous lemonyellow powder, and occurring naturally as a yellow crystalline mineral; -- formerly called auripigment. It is used in king's yellow, in white Indian fire, and in certain technical processes, as indigo printing."
4944  
4945  "Orpin (n.) A yellow pigment of various degrees of intensity, approaching also to red."
4946  
4947  Orpin (n.) The orpine.
4948  
4949  "Orpine (n.) A low plant with fleshy leaves (Sedum telephium), having clusters of purple flowers. It is found on dry, sandy places, and on old walls, in England, and has become naturalized in America. Called also stonecrop, and live-forever."
4950  
4951  Orrach (n.) See Orach.
4952  
4953  Orreries (pl. ) of Orrery
4954  
4955  "Orrery (n.) An apparatus which illustrates, by the revolution of balls moved by wheelwork, the relative size, periodic motions, positions, orbits, etc., of bodies in the solar system."
4956  
4957  Orris (n.) A plant of the genus Iris (I. Florentina); a kind of flower-de-luce. Its rootstock has an odor resembling that of violets.
4958  
4959  Orris (n.) A sort of gold or silver lace.
4960  
4961  "Orris (n.) A peculiar pattern in which gold lace or silver lace is worked; especially, one in which the edges are ornamented with conical figures placed at equal distances, with spots between them."
4962  
4963  Orsedew (n.) Alt. of Orsedue
4964  
4965  Orsedue (n.) Leaf metal of bronze; Dutch metal. See under Dutch.
4966  
4967  Orseille (n.) See Archil.
4968  
4969  "Orsellic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid found in certain lichens, and called also lecanoric acid."
4970  
4971  "Orsellinic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, an organic acid obtained by a partial decomposition of orsellic acid as a white crystalline substance, and related to protocatechuic acid."
4972  
4973  Orts (pl. ) of Ort
4974  
4975  Ort (n.) A morsel left at a meal; a fragment; refuse; -- commonly used in the plural.
4976  
4977  Ortalidian (n.) Any one of numerous small two-winged flies of the family Ortalidae. The larvae of many of these flies live in fruit; those of others produce galls on various plants.
4978  
4979  "Orthid (n.) A brachiopod shell of the genus Orthis, and allied genera, of the family Orthidae."
4980  
4981  "Orthis (n.) An extinct genus of Brachiopoda, abundant in the Paleozoic rocks."
4982  
4983  Orthite (n.) A variety of allanite occurring in slender prismatic crystals.
4984  
4985  "Ortho- () A combining form signifying straight, right, upright, correct, regular; as, orthodromy, orthodiagonal, orthodox, orthographic."
4986  
4987  Ortho- () A combining form (also used adjectively)
4988  
4989  "Ortho- () The one of several acids of the same element (as the phosphoric acids), which actually occurs with the greatest number of hydroxyl groups; as, orthophosphoric acid. Cf. Normal."
4990  
4991  "Ortho- () Connection with, or affinity to, one variety of isomerism, characteristic of the benzene compounds; -- contrasted with meta- or para-; as, the ortho position; hence, designating any substance showing such isomerism; as, an ortho compound."
4992  
4993  "Orthocarbonic (a.) Designating a complex ether, C.(OC2H5)4, which is obtained as a liquid of a pleasant ethereal odor by means of chlorpicrin, and is believed to be a derivative of the hypothetical normal carbonic acid, C.(OH)4."
4994  
4995  "Orthocenter (n.) That point in which the three perpendiculars let fall from the angles of a triangle upon the opposite sides, or the sides produced, mutually intersect."
4996  
4997  "Orthoceras (n.) An extinct genus of Paleozoic Cephalopoda, having a long, straight, conical shell. The interior is divided into numerous chambers by transverse septa."
4998  
4999  "Orthoceratite (n.) An orthoceras; also, any fossil shell allied to Orthoceras."
5000  
5001  Orthoclase (n.) Common or potash feldspar crystallizing in the monoclinic system and having two cleavages at right angles to each other. See Feldspar.
5002  
5003  Orthoclastic (a.) Breaking in directions at right angles to each other; -- said of the monoclinic feldspars.
5004  
5005  Orthodiagonal (n.) The diagonal or lateral axis in a monoclinic crystal which is at right angles with the vertical axis.
5006  
5007  "Orthodome (n.) See the Note under Dome, 4."
5008  
5009  "Orthodox (a.) Sound in opinion or doctrine, especially in religious doctrine; hence, holding the Christian faith; believing the doctrines taught in the Scriptures; -- opposed to heretical and heterodox; as, an orthodox Christian."
5010  
5011  "Orthodox (a.) According or congruous with the doctrines of Scripture, the creed of a church, the decree of a council, or the like; as, an orthodox opinion, book, etc."
5012  
5013  Orthodox (a.) Approved; conventional.
5014  
5015  "Orthodoxal (a.) Pertaining to, or evincing, orthodoxy; orthodox."
5016  
5017  Orthodoxality (n.) Orthodoxness.
5018  
5019  Orthodoxally (adv.) Orthodoxly.
5020  
5021  Orthodoxastical (a.) Orthodox.
5022  
5023  "Orthodoxical (a.) Pertaining to, or evincing, orthodoxy; orthodox."
5024  
5025  Orthodoxly (adv.) In an orthodox manner; with soundness of faith.
5026  
5027  Orthodoxness (n.) The quality or state of being orthodox; orthodoxy.
5028  
5029  "Orthodoxy (n.) Soundness of faith; a belief in the doctrines taught in the Scriptures, or in some established standard of faith; -- opposed to heterodoxy or to heresy."
5030  
5031  "Orthodoxy (n.) Consonance to genuine Scriptural doctrines; -- said of moral doctrines and beliefs; as, the orthodoxy of a creed."
5032  
5033  "Orthodoxy (n.) By extension, said of any correct doctrine or belief."
5034  
5035  Orthodromic (a.) Of or pertaining to orthodromy.
5036  
5037  "Orthodromics (n.) The art of sailing in a direct course, or on the arc of a great circle, which is the shortest distance between any two points on the surface of the globe; great-circle sailing; orthodromy."
5038  
5039  Orthodromy (n.) The act or art of sailing on a great circle.
5040  
5041  Orthoepic (a.) Alt. of Orthoepical
5042  
5043  "Orthoepical (a.) Of or pertaining to orthoepy, or correct pronunciation."
5044  
5045  Orthoepist (n.) One who is skilled in orthoepy.
5046  
5047  "Orthoepy (n.) The art of uttering words correctly; a correct pronunciation of words; also, mode of pronunciation."
5048  
5049  "Orthogamy (n.) Direct fertilization in plants, as when the pollen fertilizing the ovules comes from the stamens of the same blossom; -- opposed to heterogamy."
5050  
5051  Orthognathic (a.) Orthognathous.
5052  
5053  Orthognathism (n.) The quality or state of being orthognathous.
5054  
5055  "Orthognathous (a.) Having the front of the head, or the skull, nearly perpendicular, not retreating backwards above the jaws; -- opposed to prognathous. See Gnathic index, under Gnathic."
5056  
5057  Orthogon (n.) A rectangular figure.
5058  
5059  "Orthogonal (a.) Right-angled; rectangular; as, an orthogonal intersection of one curve with another."
5060  
5061  "Orthogonally (adv.) Perpendicularly; at right angles; as, a curve cuts a set of curves orthogonally."
5062  
5063  Orthographer (n.) One versed in orthography; one who spells words correctly.
5064  
5065  Orthographic (a.) Alt. of Orthographical
5066  
5067  "Orthographical (a.) Of or pertaining to orthography, or right spelling; also, correct in spelling; as, orthographical rules; the letter was orthographic."
5068  
5069  Orthographical (a.) Of or pertaining to right lines or angles.
5070  
5071  Orthographically (adv.) In an orthographical manner
5072  
5073  Orthographically (adv.) according to the rules of proper spelling
5074  
5075  Orthographically (adv.) according to orthographic projection.
5076  
5077  Orthographist (n.) One who spells words correctly; an orthographer.
5078  
5079  Orthographize (v. t.) To spell correctly or according to usage; to correct in regard to spelling.
5080  
5081  "Orthography (n.) The art or practice of writing words with the proper letters, according to standard usage; conventionally correct spelling; also, mode of spelling; as, his orthography is vicious."
5082  
5083  "Orthography (n.) The part of grammar which treats of the letters, and of the art of spelling words correctly."
5084  
5085  "Orthography (n.) A drawing in correct projection, especially an elevation or a vertical section."
5086  
5087  Orthology (n.) The right description of things.
5088  
5089  Orthometric (a.) Having the axes at right angles to one another; -- said of crystals or crystalline forms.
5090  
5091  Orthometry (n.) The art or practice of constructing verses correctly; the laws of correct versification.
5092  
5093  Orthomorphic (a.) Having the right form.
5094  
5095  Orthopedic (a.) Alt. of Orthopedical
5096  
5097  "Orthopedical (a.) Pertaining to, or employed in, orthopedy; relating to the prevention or cure of deformities of children, or, in general, of the human body at any age; as, orthopedic surgery; an orthopedic hospital."
5098  
5099  "Orthopedist (n.) One who prevents, cures, or remedies deformities, esp. in children."
5100  
5101  "Orthopedy (n.) The art or practice of curing the deformities of children, or, by extension, any deformities of the human body."
5102  
5103  Orthophony (n.) The art of correct articulation; voice training.
5104  
5105  Orthopinacoid (n.) A name given to the two planes in the monoclinic system which are parallel to the vertical and orthodiagonal axes.
5106  
5107  Orthopn/a (n.) Alt. of Orthopny
5108  
5109  "Orthopny (n.) Specifically, a morbid condition in which respiration can be performed only in an erect posture; by extension, any difficulty of breathing."
5110  
5111  "Orthopoda (n. pl.) An extinct order of reptiles which stood erect on the hind legs, and resembled birds in the structure of the feet, pelvis, and other parts."
5112  
5113  Orthopraxy (n.) The treatment of deformities in the human body by mechanical appliances.
5114  
5115  "Orthoptera (n. pl.) An order of mandibulate insects including grasshoppers, locusts, cockroaches, etc. See Illust. under Insect."
5116  
5117  Orthopteran (n.) One of the Orthoptera.
5118  
5119  Orthopterous (a.) Of or pertaining to the Orthoptera.
5120  
5121  Orthorhombic (a.) Noting the system of crystallization which has three unequal axes at right angles to each other; trimetric. See Crystallization.
5122  
5123  Orthoscope (n.) An instrument designed to show the condition of the superficial portions of the eye.
5124  
5125  "Orthoscopic (a.) Giving an image in correct or normal proportions; giving a flat field of view; as, an orthoscopic eyepiece."
5126  
5127  Orthosilicic (a.) Designating the form of silicic acid having the normal or highest number of hydroxyl groups.
5128  
5129  "Orthospermous (a.) Having the seeds straight, as in the fruits of some umbelliferous plants; -- opposed to coelospermous."
5130  
5131  "Orthostade (n.) A chiton, or loose, ungirded tunic, falling in straight folds."
5132  
5133  Orthostichies (pl. ) of Orthostichy
5134  
5135  "Orthostichy (n.) A longitudinal rank, or row, of leaves along a stem."
5136  
5137  Orthotomic (a.) Cutting at right angles.
5138  
5139  Orthotomous (a.) Having two cleavages at right angles with one another.
5140  
5141  Orthotomy (n.) The property of cutting at right angles.
5142  
5143  "Orthotone (a.) Retaining the accent; not enclitic; -- said of certain indefinite pronouns and adverbs when used interrogatively, which, when not so used, are ordinarilly enclitic."
5144  
5145  Orthotropal (a.) Alt. of Orthotropous
5146  
5147  Orthotropous (a.) Having the axis of an ovule or seed straight from the hilum and chalaza to the orifice or the micropyle; atropous.
5148  
5149  Orthotropic (a.) Having the longer axis vertical; -- said of erect stems.
5150  
5151  "Orthoxylene (n.) That variety of xylene in which the two methyl groups are in the ortho position; a colorless, liquid, combustible hydrocarbon resembling benzene."
5152  
5153  "Ortive (a.) Of or relating to the time or act of rising; eastern; as, the ortive amplitude of a planet."
5154  
5155  "Ortolan (n.) A European singing bird (Emberiza hortulana), about the size of the lark, with black wings. It is esteemed delicious food when fattened. Called also bunting."
5156  
5157  "Ortolan (n.) In England, the wheatear (Saxicola oenanthe)."
5158  
5159  "Ortolan (n.) In America, the sora, or Carolina rail (Porzana Carolina). See Sora."
5160  
5161  "Ortygan (n.) One of several species of East Indian birds of the genera Ortygis and Hemipodius. They resemble quails, but lack the hind toe. See Turnix."
5162  
5163  Orval (n.) A kind of sage (Salvia Horminum).
5164  
5165  Orvet (n.) The blindworm.
5166  
5167  Orvietan (n.) A kind of antidote for poisons; a counter poison formerly in vogue.
5168  
5169  "-ory () An adjective suffix meaning of or pertaining to, serving for; as in auditory, pertaining to or serving for hearing; prohibitory, amendatory, etc."
5170  
5171  "-ory () A noun suffix denoting that which pertains to, or serves for; as in ambulatory, that which serves for walking; consistory, factory, etc."
5172  
5173  Oryal (n.) Alt. of Oryall
5174  
5175  Oryall (n.) See Oriel.
5176  
5177  Oryctere (n.) The aard-vark.
5178  
5179  Orycterope (n.) Same as Oryctere.
5180  
5181  Oryctognosy (n.) Mineralogy.
5182  
5183  Oryctography (n.) Description of fossils.
5184  
5185  Oryctological (a.) Of or pertaining to oryctology.
5186  
5187  Oryctologist (n.) One versed in oryctology.
5188  
5189  Oryctology (n.) An old name for paleontology.
5190  
5191  Oryctology (n.) An old name for mineralogy and geology.
5192  
5193  "Oryx (n.) A genus of African antelopes which includes the gemsbok, the leucoryx, the bisa antelope (O. beisa), and the beatrix antelope (O. beatrix) of Arabia."
5194  
5195  Oryza (n.) A genus of grasses including the rice plant; rice.
5196  
5197  Ossa (pl. ) of Os
5198  
5199  Os (n.) A bone.
5200  
5201  Ora (pl. ) of Os
5202  
5203  Os (n.) A mouth; an opening; an entrance.
5204  
5205  Osar (pl. ) of Os
5206  
5207  "Os (n.) One of the ridges of sand or gravel found in Sweden, etc., supposed by some to be of marine origin, but probably formed by subglacial waters. The osar are similar to the kames of Scotland and the eschars of Ireland. See Eschar."
5208  
5209  "Osage orange () An ornamental tree of the genus Maclura (M. aurantiaca), closely allied to the mulberry (Morus); also, its fruit. The tree was first found in the country of the Osage Indians, and bears a hard and inedible fruit of an orangelike appearance. See Bois d'arc."
5210  
5211  "Osages (n. pl.) A tribe of southern Sioux Indians, now living in the Indian Territory."
5212  
5213  Osanne (n.) Hosanna.
5214  
5215  Osar (n. pl.) See 3d Os.
5216  
5217  "Oscan (a.) Of or pertaining to the Osci, a primitive people of Campania, a province of ancient Italy."
5218  
5219  Oscan (n.) The language of the Osci.
5220  
5221  Oscillancy (n.) The state of oscillating; a seesaw kind of motion.
5222  
5223  "Oscillaria (n.) A genus of dark green, or purplish black, filamentous, fresh-water algae, the threads of which have an automatic swaying or crawling motion. Called also Oscillatoria."
5224  
5225  Oscillated (imp. & p. p.) of Oscillate
5226  
5227  Oscillating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Oscillate
5228  
5229  Oscillate (v. i.) To move backward and forward; to vibrate like a pendulum; to swing; to sway.
5230  
5231  "Oscillate (v. i.) To vary or fluctuate between fixed limits; to act or move in a fickle or fluctuating manner; to change repeatedly, back and forth."
5232  
5233  Oscillating (a.) That oscillates; vibrating; swinging.
5234  
5235  "Oscillation (n.) The act of oscillating; a swinging or moving backward and forward, like a pendulum; vibration."
5236  
5237  Oscillation (n.) Fluctuation; variation; change back and forth.
5238  
5239  Oscillative (a.) Tending to oscillate; vibratory.
5240  
5241  Oscillatoria (n. pl.) Same as Oscillaria.
5242  
5243  "Oscillatory (a.) Moving, or characterized by motion, backward and forward like a pendulum; swinging; oscillating; vibratory; as, oscillatory motion."
5244  
5245  Oscine (a.) Relating to the Oscines.
5246  
5247  "Oscines (n. pl.) Singing birds; a group of the Passeres, having numerous syringeal muscles, conferring musical ability."
5248  
5249  "Oscinian (n.) One of the Oscines, or singing birds."
5250  
5251  Oscinian (n.) Any one of numerous species of dipterous files of the family Oscinidae.
5252  
5253  Oscinine (a.) Of or pertaining to the Oscines.
5254  
5255  Oscitancy (n.) The act of gaping or yawning.
5256  
5257  Oscitancy (n.) Drowsiness; dullness; sluggishness.
5258  
5259  Oscitant (a.) Yawning; gaping.
5260  
5261  Oscitant (a.) Sleepy; drowsy; dull; sluggish; careless.
5262  
5263  Oscitantly (adv.) In an oscitant manner.
5264  
5265  Oscitate (v. i.) To gape; to yawn.
5266  
5267  Oscitation (n.) The act of yawning or gaping.
5268  
5269  "Osculant (a.) Kissing; hence, meeting; clinging."
5270  
5271  "Osculant (a.) Adhering closely; embracing; -- applied to certain creeping animals, as caterpillars."
5272  
5273  "Osculant (a.) Intermediate in character, or on the border, between two genera, groups, families, etc., of animals or plants, and partaking somewhat of the characters of each, thus forming a connecting link; interosculant; as, the genera by which two families approximate are called osculant genera."
5274  
5275  Osculated (imp. & p. p.) of Osculate
5276  
5277  Osculating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Osculate
5278  
5279  Osculate (v. t.) To kiss.
5280  
5281  "Osculate (v. t.) To touch closely, so as to have a common curvature at the point of contact. See Osculation, 2."
5282  
5283  Osculate (v. i.) To kiss one another; to kiss.
5284  
5285  "Osculate (v. i.) To touch closely. See Osculation, 2."
5286  
5287  "Osculate (v. i.) To have characters in common with two genera or families, so as to form a connecting link between them; to interosculate. See Osculant."
5288  
5289  Osculation (n.) The act of kissing; a kiss.
5290  
5291  "Osculation (n.) The contact of one curve with another, when the number of consecutive points of the latter through which the former passes suffices for the complete determination of the former curve."
5292  
5293  Osculatory (a.) Of or pertaining to kissing; kissing.
5294  
5295  "Osculatory (a.) Pertaining to, or having the properties of, an osculatrix; capable of osculation; as, a circle may be osculatory with a curve, at a given point."
5296  
5297  "Osculatory (n.) Same as Pax, 2."
5298  
5299  Osculatrixes (pl. ) of Osculatrix
5300  
5301  "Osculatrix (n.) A curve whose contact with a given curve, at a given point, is of a higher order (or involves the equality of a greater number of successive differential coefficients of the ordinates of the curves taken at that point) than that of any other curve of the same kind."
5302  
5303  Oscule (n.) One of the excurrent apertures of sponges.
5304  
5305  Oscula (pl. ) of Osculum
5306  
5307  Osculum (n.) Same as Oscule.
5308  
5309  "-ose () A suffix denoting full of, containing, having the qualities of, like; as in verbose, full of words; pilose, hairy; globose, like a globe."
5310  
5311  "-ose () A suffix indicating that the substance to the name of which it is affixed is a member of the carbohydrate group; as in cellulose, sucrose, dextrose, etc."
5312  
5313  "Osier (n.) A kind of willow (Salix viminalis) growing in wet places in Europe and Asia, and introduced into North America. It is considered the best of the willows for basket work. The name is sometimes given to any kind of willow."
5314  
5315  "Osier (n.) One of the long, pliable twigs of this plant, or of other similar plants."
5316  
5317  "Osier (a.) Made of osiers; composed of, or containing, osiers."
5318  
5319  "Osiered (a.) Covered or adorned with osiers; as, osiered banks."
5320  
5321  Osiery (n.) An osier bed.
5322  
5323  "Osiris (n.) One of the principal divinities of Egypt, the brother and husband of Isis. He was figured as a mummy wearing the royal cap of Upper Egypt, and was symbolized by the sacred bull, called Apis. Cf. Serapis."
5324  
5325  Osmanlis (pl. ) of Osmanli
5326  
5327  "Osmanli (n.) A Turkish official; one of the dominant tribe of Turks; loosely, any Turk."
5328  
5329  Osmate (n.) A salt of osmic acid.
5330  
5331  Osmateria (pl. ) of Osmaterium
5332  
5333  "Osmaterium (n.) One of a pair of scent organs which the larvae of certain butterflies emit from the first body segment, either above or below."
5334  
5335  "Osmazome (n.) A substance formerly supposed to give to soup and broth their characteristic odor, and probably consisting of one or several of the class of nitrogenous substances which are called extractives."
5336  
5337  Osmiamate (n.) A salt of osmiamic acid.
5338  
5339  "Osmiamic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, a nitrogenous acid of osmium, H2N2Os2O5, forming a well-known series of yellow salts."
5340  
5341  "Osmic (a.) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, osmium; specifically, designating those compounds in which it has a valence higher than in other lower compounds; as, osmic oxide."
5342  
5343  Osmidrosis (n.) The secretion of fetid sweat.
5344  
5345  "Osmious (a.) Denoting those compounds of osmium in which the element has a valence relatively lower than in the osmic compounds; as, osmious chloride."
5346  
5347  Osmite (n.) A salt of osmious acid.
5348  
5349  "Osmium (n.) A rare metallic element of the platinum group, found native as an alloy in platinum ore, and in iridosmine. It is a hard, infusible, bluish or grayish white metal, and the heaviest substance known. Its tetroxide is used in histological experiments to stain tissues. Symbol Os. Atomic weight 191.1. Specific gravity 22.477."
5350  
5351  Osmometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the amount of osmotic action in different liquids.
5352  
5353  Osmometry (n.) The study of osmose by means of the osmometer.
5354  
5355  "Osmose (n.) The tendency in fluids to mix, or become equably diffused, when in contact. It was first observed between fluids of differing densities, and as taking place through a membrane or an intervening porous structure. The more rapid flow from the thinner to the thicker fluid was then called endosmose, and the opposite, slower current, exosmose. Both are, however, results of the same force. Osmose may be regarded as a form of molecular attraction, allied to that of adhesion."
5356  
5357  Osmose (n.) The action produced by this tendency.
5358  
5359  Osmosis (n.) Osmose.
5360  
5361  "Osmotic (a.) Pertaining to, or having the property of, osmose; as, osmotic force."
5362  
5363  "Osmund (n.) A fern of the genus Osmunda, or flowering fern. The most remarkable species is the osmund royal, or royal fern (Osmunda regalis), which grows in wet or boggy places, and has large bipinnate fronds, often with a panicle of capsules at the top. The rootstock contains much starch, and has been used in stiffening linen."
5364  
5365  "Osnaburg (n.) A species of coarse linen, originally made in Osnaburg, Germany."
5366  
5367  "Oso-berry (n.) The small, blueblack, drupelike fruit of the Nuttallia cerasiformis, a shrub of Oregon and California, belonging to the Cherry tribe of Rosaceae."
5368  
5369  Osphradia (pl. ) of Osphradium
5370  
5371  Osphradium (n.) The olfactory organ of some Mollusca. It is connected with the organ of respiration.
5372  
5373  Osprey (n.) Alt. of Ospray
5374  
5375  Ospray (n.) The fishhawk.
5376  
5377  Oss (n.) To prophesy; to presage.
5378  
5379  Osse (n.) A prophetic or ominous utterance.
5380  
5381  Ossean (n.) A fish having a bony skeleton; a teleost.
5382  
5383  "Ossein (n.) The organic basis of bone tissue; the residue after removal of the mineral matters from bone by dilute acid; in embryonic tissue, the substance in which the mineral salts are deposited to form bone; -- called also ostein. Chemically it is the same as collagen."
5384  
5385  Osselet (n.) A little bone.
5386  
5387  "Osselet (n.) The internal bone, or shell, of a cuttlefish."
5388  
5389  Osseous (a.) Composed of bone; resembling bone; capable of forming bone; bony; ossific.
5390  
5391  Osseter (n.) A species of sturgeon.
5392  
5393  "Ossianic (a.) Of or pertaining to, or characteristic of, Ossian, a legendary Erse or Celtic bard."
5394  
5395  "Ossicle (n.) A little bone; as, the auditory ossicles in the tympanum of the ear."
5396  
5397  "Ossicle (n.) One of numerous small calcareous structures forming the skeleton of certain echinoderms, as the starfishes."
5398  
5399  Ossiculated (a.) Having small bones.
5400  
5401  Ossicula (pl. ) of Ossiculum
5402  
5403  Ossiculum (n.) Same as Ossicle.
5404  
5405  Ossiferous (a.) Containing or yielding bone.
5406  
5407  Ossific (a.) Capable of producing bone; having the power to change cartilage or other tissue into bone.
5408  
5409  "Ossification (n.) The formation of bone; the process, in the growth of an animal, by which inorganic material (mainly lime salts) is deposited in cartilage or membrane, forming bony tissue; ostosis."
5410  
5411  "Ossification (n.) The state of being changed into a bony substance; also, a mass or point of ossified tissue."
5412  
5413  Ossified (a.) Changed to bone or something resembling bone; hardened by deposits of mineral matter of any kind; -- said of tissues.
5414  
5415  Ossifrage (n.) The lammergeir.
5416  
5417  Ossifrage (n.) The young of the sea eagle or bald eagle.
5418  
5419  Ossifragous (a.) Serving to break bones; bone-breaking.
5420  
5421  Ossified (imp. & p. p.) of Ossify
5422  
5423  Ossifying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ossify
5424  
5425  "Ossify (v. t.) To form into bone; to change from a soft animal substance into bone, as by the deposition of lime salts."
5426  
5427  "Ossify (v. t.) Fig.: To harden; as, to ossify the heart."
5428  
5429  Ossify (v. i.) To become bone; to change from a soft tissue to a hard bony tissue.
5430  
5431  "Ossifying (a.) Changing into bone; becoming bone; as, the ossifying process."
5432  
5433  "Ossivorous (a.) Feeding on bones; eating bones; as, ossivorous quadrupeds."
5434  
5435  Osspringer (n.) The osprey.
5436  
5437  Ossuarium (n.) A charnel house; an ossuary.
5438  
5439  -ries (pl. ) of Ossuary
5440  
5441  Ossuary (n.) A place where the bones of the dead are deposited; a charnel house.
5442  
5443  Ost (n.) See Oast.
5444  
5445  Osteal (a.) Osseous.
5446  
5447  Ostein (n.) Ossein.
5448  
5449  Osteitis (n.) Inflammation of bone.
5450  
5451  Osteler (n.) Same as Hosteler.
5452  
5453  Ostend (v. t.) To exhibit; to manifest.
5454  
5455  Ostensibility (n.) The quality or state of being ostensible.
5456  
5457  Ostensible (a.) Capable of being shown; proper or intended to be shown.
5458  
5459  "Ostensible (a.) Shown; exhibited; declared; avowed; professed; apparent; -- often used as opposed to real or actual; as, an ostensible reason, motive, or aim."
5460  
5461  Ostensibly (adv.) In an ostensible manner; avowedly; professedly; apparently.
5462  
5463  Ostension (n.) The showing of the sacrament on the altar in order that it may receive the adoration of the communicants.
5464  
5465  Ostensive (a.) Showing; exhibiting.
5466  
5467  Ostensively (adv.) In an ostensive manner.
5468  
5469  -soria (pl. ) of Ostensory
5470  
5471  -sories (pl. ) of Ostensory
5472  
5473  Ostensorium (n.) Alt. of Ostensory
5474  
5475  Ostensory (n.) Same as Monstrance.
5476  
5477  Ostent (n.) Appearance; air; mien.
5478  
5479  Ostent (n.) Manifestation; token; portent.
5480  
5481  Ostentate (v. t.) To make an ambitious display of; to show or exhibit boastingly.
5482  
5483  Ostentation (n.) The act of ostentating or of making an ambitious display; unnecessary show; pretentious parade; -- usually in a detractive sense.
5484  
5485  Ostentation (n.) A show or spectacle.
5486  
5487  "Ostentatious (a.) Fond of, or evincing, ostentation; unduly conspicuous; pretentious; boastful."
5488  
5489  Ostentator (n.) One fond of display; a boaster.
5490  
5491  Ostentive (a.) Ostentatious.
5492  
5493  Ostentous (a.) Ostentatious.
5494  
5495  Osteo- () A combining form of Gr. / a bone.
5496  
5497  "Osteoblast (n.) One of the protoplasmic cells which occur in the osteogenetic layer of the periosteum, and from or around which the matrix of the bone is developed; an osteoplast."
5498  
5499  Osteoclasis (n.) The operation of breaking a bone in order to correct deformity.
5500  
5501  Osteoclast (n.) A myeloplax.
5502  
5503  Osteoclast (n.) An instrument for performing osteoclasis.
5504  
5505  Osteocolla (n.) A kind of glue obtained from bones.
5506  
5507  "Osteocolla (n.) A cellular calc tufa, which in some places forms incrustations on the stems of plants, -- formerly supposed to have the quality of uniting fractured bones."
5508  
5509  Osteocommata (pl. ) of Osteocomma
5510  
5511  Osteocommas (pl. ) of Osteocomma
5512  
5513  Osteocomma (n.) A metamere of the vertebrate skeleton; an osteomere; a vertebra.
5514  
5515  Osteocope (n.) Pain in the bones; a violent fixed pain in any part of a bone.
5516  
5517  "Osteocranium (n.) The bony cranium, as distinguished from the cartilaginous cranium."
5518  
5519  "Osteodentine (n.) A hard substance, somewhat like bone, which is sometimes deposited within the pulp cavity of teeth."
5520  
5521  "Osteogen (n.) The soft tissue, or substance, which, in developing bone, ultimately undergoes ossification."
5522  
5523  Osteogenesis (n.) Alt. of Osteogeny
5524  
5525  Osteogeny (n.) The formation or growth of bone.
5526  
5527  "Osteogenetic (a.) Connected with osteogenesis, or the formation of bone; producing bone; as, osteogenetic tissue; the osteogenetic layer of the periosteum."
5528  
5529  Osteogenic (a.) Osteogenetic.
5530  
5531  Osteographer (n.) An osteologist.
5532  
5533  Osteography (n.) The description of bones; osteology.
5534  
5535  Osteoid (a.) Resembling bone; bonelike.
5536  
5537  "Osteolite (n.) A massive impure apatite, or calcium phosphate."
5538  
5539  Osteologer (n.) One versed in osteology; an osteologist.
5540  
5541  Osteologic (a.) Alt. of Osteological
5542  
5543  Osteological (a.) Of or pertaining to osteology.
5544  
5545  Osteologist (n.) One who is skilled in osteology; an osteologer.
5546  
5547  Osteology (n.) The science which treats of the bones of the vertebrate skeleton.
5548  
5549  Osteomata (pl. ) of Osteoma
5550  
5551  Osteoma (n.) A tumor composed mainly of bone; a tumor of a bone.
5552  
5553  "Osteomalacia (n.) A disease of the bones, in which they lose their earthy material, and become soft, flexible, and distorted. Also called malacia."
5554  
5555  Osteomanty (n.) Divination by means of bones.
5556  
5557  Osteomere (n.) An osteocomma.
5558  
5559  "Osteophone (n.) An instrument for transmission of auditory vibrations through the bones of the head, so as to be appreciated as sounds by persons deaf from causes other than those affecting the nervous apparatus of hearing."
5560  
5561  Osteoplast (n.) An osteoblast.
5562  
5563  "Osteoplastic (a.) Producing bone; as, osteoplastic cells."
5564  
5565  "Osteoplastic (a.) Of or pertaining to the replacement of bone; as, an osteoplastic operation."
5566  
5567  Osteoplasty (n.) An operation or process by which the total or partial loss of a bone is remedied.
5568  
5569  "Osteopterygious (a.) Having bones in the fins, as certain fishes."
5570  
5571  Osteosarcomata (pl. ) of Osteosarcoma
5572  
5573  Osteosarcoma (n.) A tumor having the structure of a sacroma in which there is a deposit of bone; sarcoma connected with bone.
5574  
5575  Osteotome (n.) Strong nippers or a chisel for dividing bone.
5576  
5577  Osteotomist (n.) One skilled in osteotomy.
5578  
5579  Osteotomy (n.) The dissection or anatomy of bones; osteology.
5580  
5581  "Osteotomy (n.) The operation of dividing a bone or of cutting a piece out of it, -- done to remedy deformity, etc."
5582  
5583  Osteozoa (n. pl.) Same as Vertebrata.
5584  
5585  -ries (pl. ) of Ostiary
5586  
5587  Ostiary (n.) The mouth of a river; an estuary.
5588  
5589  "Ostiary (n.) One who keeps the door, especially the door of a church; a porter."
5590  
5591  "Ostic (a.) Pertaining to, or applied to, the language of the Tuscaroras, Iroquois, Wyandots, Winnebagoes, and a part of the Sioux Indians."
5592  
5593  Ostiole (n.) The exterior opening of a stomate. See Stomate.
5594  
5595  Ostiole (n.) Any small orifice.
5596  
5597  Ostitis (n.) See Osteitis.
5598  
5599  Ostia (pl. ) of Ostium
5600  
5601  Ostium (n.) An opening; a passage.
5602  
5603  Ostler (n.) See Hostler.
5604  
5605  Ostleress (n.) A female ostler.
5606  
5607  Ostlery (n.) See Hostelry.
5608  
5609  "Ostmen (n. pl.) East men; Danish settlers in Ireland, formerly so called."
5610  
5611  "Ostosis (n.) Bone formation; ossification. See Ectostosis, and Endostosis."
5612  
5613  Ostracea (n. pl.) A division of bivalve mollusks including the oysters and allied shells.
5614  
5615  "Ostracean (n.) Any one of a family of bivalves, of which the oyster is the type."
5616  
5617  "Ostracion (n.) A genus of plectognath fishes having the body covered with solid, immovable, bony plates. It includes the trunkfishes."
5618  
5619  Ostraciont (n.) A fish of the genus Ostracion and allied genera.
5620  
5621  "Ostracism (n.) Banishment by popular vote, -- a means adopted at Athens to rid the city of a person whose talent and influence gave umbrage."
5622  
5623  "Ostracism (n.) Banishment; exclusion; as, social ostracism."
5624  
5625  Ostracite (n.) A fossil oyster.
5626  
5627  Ostracized (imp. & p. p.) of Ostracize
5628  
5629  Ostracizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ostracize
5630  
5631  "Ostracize (v. t.) To exile by ostracism; to banish by a popular vote, as at Athens."
5632  
5633  "Ostracize (v. t.) To banish from society; to put under the ban; to cast out from social, political, or private favor; as, he was ostracized by his former friends."
5634  
5635  Ostracoda (n. pl.) Ostracoidea.
5636  
5637  Ostracodermi (n. pl.) A suborder of fishes of which Ostracion is the type.
5638  
5639  Ostracoid (a.) Of or pertaining to the Ostracoidea.
5640  
5641  Ostracoid (n.) One of the Ostracoidea.
5642  
5643  "Ostracoidea (n. pl.) An order of Entomostraca possessing hard bivalve shells. They are of small size, and swim freely about."
5644  
5645  Ostrea (n.) A genus of bivalve Mollusca which includes the true oysters.
5646  
5647  "Ostreaceous (a.) Of or pertaining to an oyster, or to a shell; shelly."
5648  
5649  Ostreaculture (n.) The artificial cultivation of oysters.
5650  
5651  Ostreophagist (n.) One who feeds on oysters.
5652  
5653  "Ostrich (n.) A large bird of the genus Struthio, of which Struthio camelus of Africa is the best known species. It has long and very strong legs, adapted for rapid running; only two toes; a long neck, nearly bare of feathers; and short wings incapable of flight. The adult male is about eight feet high."
5654  
5655  Ostriferous (a.) Producing oysters; containing oysters.
5656  
5657  Ostrogoth (n.) One of the Eastern Goths. See Goth.
5658  
5659  Ostrogothic (a.) Of or pertaining to the Ostrogoths.
5660  
5661  "Oswego tea () An American aromatic herb (Monarda didyma), with showy, bright red, labiate flowers."
5662  
5663  "Otacoustic (a.) Assisting the sense of hearing; as, an otacoustic instrument."
5664  
5665  Otacoustic (n.) Alt. of Otacousticon
5666  
5667  "Otacousticon (n.) An instrument to facilitate hearing, as an ear trumpet."
5668  
5669  "Otaheite apple () The fruit of a Polynesian anacardiaceous tree (Spondias dulcis), also called vi-apple. It is rather larger than an apple, and the rind has a flavor of turpentine, but the flesh is said to taste like pineapples."
5670  
5671  Otaheite apple () A West Indian name for a myrtaceous tree (Jambosa Malaccensis) which bears crimson berries.
5672  
5673  Otalgia (n.) Pain in the ear; earache.
5674  
5675  Otalgic (a.) Of or pertaining to otalgia.
5676  
5677  Otalgic (n.) A remedy for otalgia.
5678  
5679  Otalgy (n.) Pain in the ear; otalgia.
5680  
5681  Otaries (pl. ) of Otary
5682  
5683  Otary (n.) Any eared seal.
5684  
5685  Otheoscope (n.) An instrument for exhibiting the repulsive action produced by light or heat in an exhausted vessel; a modification of the radoimeter.
5686  
5687  Other (conj.) Either; -- used with other or or for its correlative (as either . . . or are now used).
5688  
5689  "Other (pron. & a.) Different from that which, or the one who, has been specified; not the same; not identical; additional; second of two."
5690  
5691  "Other (pron. & a.) Not this, but the contrary; opposite; as, the other side of a river."
5692  
5693  "Other (pron. & a.) Alternate; second; -- used esp. in connection with every; as, every other day, that is, each alternate day, every second day."
5694  
5695  "Other (pron. & a.) Left, as opposed to right."
5696  
5697  Other (adv.) Otherwise.
5698  
5699  Othergates (adv.) In another manner.
5700  
5701  Otherguise (a. & adv.) Alt. of Otherguess
5702  
5703  Otherguess (a. & adv.) Of another kind or sort; in another way.
5704  
5705  Otherness (n.) The quality or state of being other or different; alterity; oppositeness.
5706  
5707  Otherways (adv.) See Otherwise.
5708  
5709  "Otherwhere (adv.) In or to some other place, or places; elsewhere."
5710  
5711  Otherwhile (adv.) Alt. of Otherwhiles
5712  
5713  "Otherwhiles (adv.) At another time, or other times; sometimes; /ccasionally."
5714  
5715  "Otherwise (adv.) In a different manner; in another way, or in other ways; differently; contrarily."
5716  
5717  Otherwise (adv.) In other respects.
5718  
5719  "Otherwise (adv.) In different circumstances; under other conditions; as, I am engaged, otherwise I would accept."
5720  
5721  Othman (n. & a.) See Ottoman.
5722  
5723  "Otic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the ear; auricular; auditory."
5724  
5725  Otiose (a.) Being at leisure or ease; unemployed; indolent; idle.
5726  
5727  Otiosity (n.) Leisure; indolence; idleness; ease.
5728  
5729  Otis (n.) A genus of birds including the bustards.
5730  
5731  Otitis (n.) Inflammation of the ear.
5732  
5733  "Oto- () A combining form denoting relation to, or situation near or in, the ear."
5734  
5735  "Otoba fat () A colorless buttery substance obtained from the fruit of Myristica otoba, a species of nutmeg tree."
5736  
5737  Otoconite (n.) A mass of otoliths.
5738  
5739  Otoconite (n.) An otolith.
5740  
5741  Otocrane (n.) The cavity in the skull in which the parts of the internal ear are lodged.
5742  
5743  Otocranial (a.) Of or pertaining to the otocrane.
5744  
5745  "Otocyst (n.) An auditory cyst or vesicle; one of the simple auditory organs of many invertebrates, containing a fluid and otoliths; also, the embryonic vesicle from which the parts of the internal ear of vertebrates are developed."
5746  
5747  Otography (n.) A description of the ear.
5748  
5749  Otolith (n.) Alt. of Otolite
5750  
5751  "Otolite (n.) One of the small bones or particles of calcareous or other hard substance in the internal ear of vertebrates, and in the auditory organs of many invertebrates; an ear stone. Collectively, the otoliths are called ear sand and otoconite."
5752  
5753  Otolithic (a.) Alt. of Otolitic
5754  
5755  Otolitic (a.) Of or pertaining to otoliths.
5756  
5757  Otological (a.) Of or pertaining tootology.
5758  
5759  Otologist (n.) One skilled in otology; an aurist.
5760  
5761  Otology (n.) The branch of science which treats of the ear and its diseases.
5762  
5763  Otopathy (n.) A diseased condition of the ear.
5764  
5765  "Otorrh/a (n.) A flow or running from the ear, esp. a purulent discharge."
5766  
5767  Otoscope (n.) An instrument for examining the condition of the ear.
5768  
5769  Otoscopeic (a.) Of or pertaining to the otoscope or to otoscopy.
5770  
5771  Otoscopy (n.) The examination of the ear; the art of using the otoscope.
5772  
5773  Otosteal (n.) An auditory ossicle.
5774  
5775  "Otozoum (n.) An extinct genus of huge vertebrates, probably dinosaurs, known only from four-toed tracks in Triassic sandstones."
5776  
5777  Ottar (n.) See Attar.
5778  
5779  "Ottawas (n. pl.) A tribe of Indians who, when first known, lived on the Ottawa River. Most of them subsequently migrated to the southwestern shore of Lake Superior."
5780  
5781  "Otter (n.) Any carnivorous animal of the genus Lutra, and related genera. Several species are described. They have large, flattish heads, short ears, and webbed toes. They are aquatic, and feed on fish. Their fur is soft and valuable. The common otter of Europe is Lutra vulgaris; the American otter is L. Canadensis; other species inhabit South America and Asia."
5782  
5783  Otter (n.) The larva of the ghost moth. It is very injurious to hop vines.
5784  
5785  Otter (n.) A corruption of Annotto.
5786  
5787  Otto (n.) See Attar.
5788  
5789  "Ottoman (a.) Of or pertaining to the Turks; as, the Ottoman power or empire."
5790  
5791  Ottomans (pl. ) of Ottoman
5792  
5793  Ottoman (n.) A Turk.
5794  
5795  "Ottoman (n.) A stuffed seat without a back, originally used in Turkey."
5796  
5797  Ottomite (n.) An Ottoman.
5798  
5799  Ottrelite (n.) A micaceous mineral occurring in small scales. It is characteristic of certain crystalline schists.
5800  
5801  "Ouakari (n.) Any South American monkey of the genus Brachyurus, especially B. ouakari."
5802  
5803  Ouanderoo (n.) The wanderoo.
5804  
5805  Ouarine (n.) A Brazilian monkey of the genus Mycetes.
5806  
5807  "Oubliette (n.) A dungeon with an opening only at the top, found in some old castles and other strongholds, into which persons condemned to perpetual imprisonment, or to perish secretly, were thrust, or lured to fall."
5808  
5809  "Ouch (n.) A socket or bezel holding a precious stone; hence, a jewel or ornament worn on the person."
5810  
5811  Oughne (a.) Own.
5812  
5813  Ought (n. & adv.) See Aught.
5814  
5815  "Ought (imp., p. p., or auxiliary) Was or were under obligation to pay; owed."
5816  
5817  "Ought (imp., p. p., or auxiliary) Owned; possessed."
5818  
5819  "Ought (imp., p. p., or auxiliary) To be bound in duty or by moral obligation."
5820  
5821  "Ought (imp., p. p., or auxiliary) To be necessary, fit, becoming, or expedient; to behoove; -- in this sense formerly sometimes used impersonally or without a subject expressed."
5822  
5823  Oughtness (n.) The state of being as a thing ought to be; rightness.
5824  
5825  Oughwhere (adv.) Anywhere; somewhere. See Owher.
5826  
5827  Ouistiti (n.) See Wistit.
5828  
5829  Oul (n.) An awl.
5830  
5831  Oul (n.) An owl.
5832  
5833  Oulachan (n.) Same as Eulachon.
5834  
5835  "Ounce (n.) A weight, the sixteenth part of a pound avoirdupois, and containing 437/ grains."
5836  
5837  Ounce (n.) The twelfth part of a troy pound.
5838  
5839  Ounce (n.) Fig.: A small portion; a bit.
5840  
5841  "Ounce (n.) A feline quadruped (Felis irbis, / uncia) resembling the leopard in size, and somewhat in color, but it has longer and thicker fur, which forms a short mane on the back. The ounce is pale yellowish gray, with irregular dark spots on the neck and limbs, and dark rings on the body. It inhabits the lofty mountain ranges of Asia. Called also once."
5842  
5843  Ounded (a.) Alt. of Oundy
5844  
5845  Oundy (a.) Wavy; waving/ curly.
5846  
5847  Ounding (vb. n.) Waving.
5848  
5849  Ouphe (n.) A fairy; a goblin; an elf.
5850  
5851  Ouphen (a.) Elfish.
5852  
5853  "Our (possessive pron.) Of or pertaining to us; belonging to us; as, our country; our rights; our troops; our endeavors. See I."
5854  
5855  -our () See -or.
5856  
5857  Ourang (n.) The orang-outang.
5858  
5859  Ourang-outang (n.) See Orang-outang.
5860  
5861  Ouranographist (n.) See Uranographist.
5862  
5863  Ouranography (n.) See Uranography.
5864  
5865  "Ourebi (n.) A small, graceful, and swift African antelope, allied to the klipspringer."
5866  
5867  Ouretic (a.) Uric.
5868  
5869  Ourology (n.) See Urology.
5870  
5871  Ouroscopy (n.) Ourology.
5872  
5873  Ours (possessive pron.) See Note under Our.
5874  
5875  "Ourselves (pron.) ; sing. Ourself (/). An emphasized form of the pronoun of the first person plural; -- used as a subject, usually with we; also, alone in the predicate, in the nominative or the objective case."
5876  
5877  "-ous () An adjective suffix meaning full of, abounding in, having, possessing the qualities of, like; as in gracious, abounding in grace; arduous, full of ardor; bulbous, having bulbs, bulblike; riotous, poisonous, piteous, joyous, etc."
5878  
5879  "-ous () A suffix denoting that the element indicated by the name bearing it, has a valence lower than that denoted by the termination -ic; as, nitrous, sulphurous, etc., as contrasted with nitric, sulphuric, etc."
5880  
5881  Ouse (n. & v.) See Ooze.
5882  
5883  "Ousel (n.) One of several species of European thrushes, especially the blackbird (Merula merula, or Turdus merula), and the mountain or ring ousel (Turdus torquatus)."
5884  
5885  Oust (n.) See Oast.
5886  
5887  Ousted (imp. & p. p.) of Oust
5888  
5889  Ousting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Oust
5890  
5891  Oust (v. t.) To take away; to remove.
5892  
5893  Oust (v. t.) To eject; to turn out.
5894  
5895  Ouster (n.) A putting out of possession; dispossession; ejection; disseizin.
5896  
5897  "Out (a.) In its original and strict sense, out means from the interior of something; beyond the limits or boundary of somethings; in a position or relation which is exterior to something; -- opposed to in or into. The something may be expressed after of, from, etc. (see Out of, below); or, if not expressed, it is implied; as, he is out; or, he is out of the house, office, business, etc.; he came out; or, he came out from the ship, meeting, sect, party, etc."
5898  
5899  "Out (a.) Away; abroad; off; from home, or from a certain, or a usual, place; not in; not in a particular, or a usual, place; as, the proprietor is out, his team was taken out."
5900  
5901  "Out (a.) Beyond the limits of concealment, confinement, privacy, constraint, etc., actual of figurative; hence, not in concealment, constraint, etc., in, or into, a state of freedom, openness, disclosure, publicity, etc.; as, the sun shines out; he laughed out, to be out at the elbows; the secret has leaked out, or is out; the disease broke out on his face; the book is out."
5902  
5903  "Out (a.) Beyond the limit of existence, continuance, or supply; to the end; completely; hence, in, or into, a condition of extinction, exhaustion, completion; as, the fuel, or the fire, has burned out."
5904  
5905  "Out (a.) Beyond possession, control, or occupation; hence, in, or into, a state of want, loss, or deprivation; -- used of office, business, property, knowledge, etc.; as, the Democrats went out and the Whigs came in; he put his money out at interest."
5906  
5907  "Out (a.) Beyond the bounds of what is true, reasonable, correct, proper, common, etc.; in error or mistake; in a wrong or incorrect position or opinion; in a state of disagreement, opposition, etc.; in an inharmonious relation."
5908  
5909  Out (a.) Not in the position to score in playing a game; not in the state or turn of the play for counting or gaining scores.
5910  
5911  "Out (n.) One who, or that which, is out; especially, one who is out of office; -- generally in the plural."
5912  
5913  "Out (n.) A place or space outside of something; a nook or corner; an angle projecting outward; an open space; -- chiefly used in the phrase ins and outs; as, the ins and outs of a question. See under In."
5914  
5915  Out (n.) A word or words omitted by the compositor in setting up copy; an omission.
5916  
5917  Out (v. t.) To cause to be out; to eject; to expel.
5918  
5919  Out (v. t.) To come out with; to make known.
5920  
5921  Out (v. t.) To give out; to dispose of; to sell.
5922  
5923  Out (v. i.) To come or go out; to get out or away; to become public.
5924  
5925  "Out (interj.) Expressing impatience, anger, a desire to be rid of; -- with the force of command; go out; begone; away; off."
5926  
5927  Outact (v. t.) To do or beyond; to exceed in acting.
5928  
5929  "Outagamies (n. pl.) See lst Fox, 7."
5930  
5931  Outargue (v. t.) To surpass or conquer in argument.
5932  
5933  Outbabble (v. t.) To utter foolishly or excessively; to surpass in babbling.
5934  
5935  Outbalance (v. t.) To outweight; to exceed in weight or effect.
5936  
5937  Outbar (v. t.) To bar out.
5938  
5939  Outbeg (v. t.) To surpass in begging.
5940  
5941  Outbid (imp.) of Outbid
5942  
5943  Outbade () of Outbid
5944  
5945  Outbid (p. p.) of Outbid
5946  
5947  Outbidden () of Outbid
5948  
5949  Outbidding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Outbid
5950  
5951  Outbid (v. t.) To exceed or surpass in bidding.
5952  
5953  Outbidder (n.) One who outbids.
5954  
5955  Outbleat (v. t.) To surpass in bleating.
5956  
5957  Outblown (a.) Inflated with wind.
5958  
5959  Outblush (v. t.) To exceed in blushing; to surpass in rosy color.
5960  
5961  "Outboard (a. & adv.) Beyond or outside of the lines of a vessel's bulwarks or hull; in a direction from the hull or from the keel; -- opposed to inboard; as, outboard rigging; swing the davits outboard."
5962  
5963  Outborn (a.) Foreign; not native.
5964  
5965  Outbound (a.) Outward bound.
5966  
5967  Outbounds (n. pl.) The farthest or exterior bounds; extreme limits; boundaries.
5968  
5969  Outbow (v. t.) To excel in bowing.
5970  
5971  Outbowed (a.) Convex; curved outward.
5972  
5973  "Outbrag (v. t.) To surpass in bragging; hence, to make appear inferior."
5974  
5975  Outbrave (v. t.) To excel in bravery o/ in insolence; to defy with superior courage or audacity
5976  
5977  Outbrave (v. t.) To excel in magnificence or comeliness.
5978  
5979  Outbray (v. t.) To exceed in braying.
5980  
5981  Outbray (v. t.) To emit with great noise.
5982  
5983  Outbrazen (v. t.) To bear down with a brazen face; to surpass in impudence.
5984  
5985  Outbreak (n.) A bursting forth; eruption; insurrection.
5986  
5987  Outbreaking (n.) The act of breaking out.
5988  
5989  Outbreaking (n.) That which bursts forth.
5990  
5991  "Outbreast (v. t.) To surpass in singing. See Breast, n., 6."
5992  
5993  Outbreathe (v. t.) To breathe forth.
5994  
5995  Outbreathe (v. t.) To cause to be out of breath; to exhaust.
5996  
5997  "Outbreathe (v. i.) To issue, as breath; to be breathed out; to exhale."
5998  
5999  Outbribe (v. t.) To surpass in bribing.
6000  
6001  Outbring (v. t.) To bring or bear out.
6002  
6003  Outbud (v. i.) To sprout.
6004  
6005  Outbuilt (imp. & p. p.) of Outbuild
6006  
6007  Outbuilded () of Outbuild
6008  
6009  Outbuilding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Outbuild
6010  
6011  "Outbuild (v. t.) To exceed in building, or in durability of building."
6012  
6013  "Outbuilding (n.) A building separate from, and subordinate to, the main house; an outhouse."
6014  
6015  Outburn (v. t. & i.) To exceed in burning.
6016  
6017  Outburn (v. t. & i.) To burn entirely; to be consumed.
6018  
6019  Outburst (n.) A bursting forth.
6020  
6021  Outcant (v. t.) To surpass in canting.
6022  
6023  Outcast (a.) Cast out; degraded.
6024  
6025  "Outcast (n.) One who is cast out or expelled; an exile; one driven from home, society, or country; hence, often, a degraded person; a vagabond."
6026  
6027  Outcast (n.) A quarrel; a contention.
6028  
6029  Outcasting (n.) That which is cast out.
6030  
6031  Outcept (prep.) Except.
6032  
6033  Outcheat (v. t.) To exceed in cheating.
6034  
6035  Outclimb (v. t.) To climb bevond; to surpass in climbing.
6036  
6037  "Outcome (n.) That which comes out of, or follows from, something else; issue; result; consequence; upshot."
6038  
6039  Outcompass (v. t.) To exceed the compass or limits of.
6040  
6041  Outcourt (n.) An outer or exterior court.
6042  
6043  Outcrafty (v. t.) To exceed in cunning.
6044  
6045  Outcrier (n.) One who cries out or proclaims; a herald or crier.
6046  
6047  Outcrop (n.) The coming out of a stratum to the surface of the ground.
6048  
6049  Outcrop (n.) That part of inclined strata which appears at the surface; basset.
6050  
6051  Outcrop (v. i.) To come out to the surface of the ground; -- said of strata.
6052  
6053  "Outcry (n.) A vehement or loud cry; a cry of distress, alarm, opposition, or detestation; clamor."
6054  
6055  Outcry (n.) Sale at public auction.
6056  
6057  Outdare (v. t.) To surpass in daring; to overcome by courage; to brave.
6058  
6059  Outdated (a.) Being out of date; antiquated.
6060  
6061  Outdazzle (v. t.) To surpass in dazzing.
6062  
6063  Outdid (imp.) of Outdo
6064  
6065  Outdone (p. p.) of Outdo
6066  
6067  Outdoing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Outdo
6068  
6069  Outdo (v. t.) To go beyond in performance; to excel; to surpass.
6070  
6071  "Outdoor (a.) Being, or done, in the open air; being or done outside of certain buildings, as poorhouses, hospitals, etc.; as, outdoor exercise; outdoor relief; outdoor patients."
6072  
6073  Outdoors (adv.) Abread; out of the house; out of doors.
6074  
6075  Outdraw (v. t.) To draw out; to extract.
6076  
6077  "Outdream (v. t.) To pass, or escape, while dreaming."
6078  
6079  Outdrink (v. t.) To exceed in drinking.
6080  
6081  Outdure (v. t.) To outlast.
6082  
6083  Outdwell (v. t.) To dwell or stay beyond.
6084  
6085  "Outdweller (n.) One who holds land in a parish, but lives elsewhere."
6086  
6087  "Outer (a.) Being on the outside; external; farthest or farther from the interior, from a given station, or from any space or position regarded as a center or starting place; -- opposed to inner; as, the outer wall; the outer court or gate; the outer stump in cricket; the outer world."
6088  
6089  Outer (n.) The part of a target which is beyond the circles surrounding the bull's-eye.
6090  
6091  Outer (n.) A shot which strikes the outer of a target.
6092  
6093  "Outer (v.) One who puts out, ousts, or expels; also, an ouster; dispossession."
6094  
6095  Outerly (adv.) Utterly; entirely.
6096  
6097  Outerly (adv.) Toward the outside.
6098  
6099  "Outermost (a.) Being on the extreme external part; farthest outward; as, the outermost row."
6100  
6101  Outfaced (imp. & p. p.) of Outface
6102  
6103  Outfacing (p pr. & vb. n.) of Outface
6104  
6105  Outface (v. t.) To face or look (one) out of countenance; to resist or bear down by bold looks or effrontery; to brave.
6106  
6107  "Outfall (n.) The mouth of a river; the lower end of a water course; the open end of a drain, culvert, etc., where the discharge occurs."
6108  
6109  Outfall (n.) A quarrel; a falling out.
6110  
6111  "Outfangthef (v. t.) A thief from without or abroad, taken within a lord's fee or liberty."
6112  
6113  Outfangthef (v. t.) The privilege of trying such a thief.
6114  
6115  Outfawn (v. t.) To exceed in fawning.
6116  
6117  Outfeast (v. t.) To exceed in feasting.
6118  
6119  Outfeat (v. t.) To surpass in feats.
6120  
6121  "Outfield (n.) Arable land which has been or is being exhausted. See Infield, 1."
6122  
6123  "Outfield (n.) A field beyond, or separated from, the inclosed land about the homestead; an uninclosed or unexplored tract. Also used figuratively."
6124  
6125  "Outfield (n.) The part of the field beyond the diamond, or infield. It is occupied by the fielders."
6126  
6127  Outfield (n.) The part of the field farthest from the batsman.
6128  
6129  "Outfit (n.) A fitting out, or equipment, as of a ship for a voyage, or of a person for an expedition in an unoccupied region or residence in a foreign land; things required for equipment; the expense of, or allowance made for, equipment, as by the government of the United States to a diplomatic agent going abroad."
6130  
6131  "Outfitter (n.) One who furnishes outfits for a voyage, a journey, or a business."
6132  
6133  "Outflank (v. t.) To go beyond, or be superior to, on the flank; to pass around or turn the flank or flanks of."
6134  
6135  Outflatter (v. t.) To exceed in flattering.
6136  
6137  Outfling (n.) A gibe; a contemptuous remark.
6138  
6139  Outflow (n.) A flowing out; efflux.
6140  
6141  Outflow (v. i.) To flow out.
6142  
6143  Outflew (imp.) of Outfly
6144  
6145  Outflown (p. p.) of Outfly
6146  
6147  Outflying () of Outfly
6148  
6149  Outfly (v. t.) To surpass in flying; to fly beyond or faster than.
6150  
6151  Outfool (v. t.) To exceed in folly.
6152  
6153  Outform (n.) External appearance.
6154  
6155  Outfrown (v. t.) To frown down; to overbear by frowning.
6156  
6157  Outgate (n.) An outlet.
6158  
6159  "Outgaze (v. t.) To gaze beyond; to exceed in sharpness or persistence of seeing or of looking; hence, to stare out of countenance."
6160  
6161  Outgeneraled (imp. & p. p.) of Outgeneral
6162  
6163  Outgeneralled () of Outgeneral
6164  
6165  Outgeneraling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Outgeneral
6166  
6167  Outgeneralling () of Outgeneral
6168  
6169  Outgeneral (v. t.) To exceed in generalship; to gain advantage over by superior military skill or executive ability; to outmaneuver.
6170  
6171  Outgive (v. t.) To surpass in giving.
6172  
6173  Outwent (imp.) of Outgo
6174  
6175  Outgone (p. p.) of Outgo
6176  
6177  Outgoing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Outgo
6178  
6179  Outgo (v. t.) To go beyond; to exceed in swiftness; to surpass; to outdo.
6180  
6181  Outgo (v. t.) To circumvent; to overreach.
6182  
6183  Outgoes (pl. ) of Outgo
6184  
6185  "Outgo (n.) That which goes out, or is paid out; outlay; expenditure; -- the opposite of income."
6186  
6187  Outgoer (n.) One who goes out or departs.
6188  
6189  Outgoing (n.) The act or the state of going out.
6190  
6191  Outgoing (n.) That which goes out; outgo; outlay.
6192  
6193  Outgoing (n.) The extreme limit; the place of ending.
6194  
6195  "Outgoing (a.) Going out; departing; as, the outgoing administration; an outgoing steamer."
6196  
6197  Outground (n.) Ground situated at a distance from the house; outlying land.
6198  
6199  Outgrew (imp.) of Outgrow
6200  
6201  Outgrown (p. p.) of Outgrow
6202  
6203  Outgrowing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Outgrow
6204  
6205  Outgrow (v. t.) To surpass in growing; to grow more than.
6206  
6207  "Outgrow (v. t.) To grow out of or away from; to grow too large, or too aged, for; as, to outgrow clothing; to outgrow usefulness; to outgrow an infirmity."
6208  
6209  "Outgrowth (n.) That which grows out of, or proceeds from, anything; an excrescence; an offshoot; hence, a result or consequence."
6210  
6211  "Outguard (n.) A guard or small body of troops at a distance from the main body of an army, to watch for the approach of an enemy; hence, anything for defense placed at a distance from the thing to be defended."
6212  
6213  Outgush (n.) A pouring out; an outburst.
6214  
6215  Outgush (v. i.) To gush out; to flow forth.
6216  
6217  Outhaul (n.) A rope used for hauling out a sail upon a spar; -- opposite of inhaul.
6218  
6219  Outhess (n.) Outcry; alarm.
6220  
6221  Outher (conj.) Other.
6222  
6223  Out-Herod (v. t.) To surpass (Herod) in violence or wickedness; to exceed in any vicious or offensive particular.
6224  
6225  Outhire (v. t.) To hire out.
6226  
6227  Outhouse (n.) A small house or building at a little distance from the main house; an outbuilding.
6228  
6229  "Outing (n.) The act of going out; an airing; an excursion; as, a summer outing."
6230  
6231  Outing (n.) A feast given by an apprentice when he is out of his time.
6232  
6233  "Outjest (v. t.) To surpass in jesting; to drive out, or away, by jesting."
6234  
6235  Outjet (n.) That which jets out or projects from anything.
6236  
6237  Outjuggle (v. t.) To surpass in juggling.
6238  
6239  Outkeeper (n.) An attachment to a surveyor's compass for keeping tally in chaining.
6240  
6241  Outknave (v. t.) To surpass in knavery.
6242  
6243  Outlabor (v. t.) To surpass in laboring.
6244  
6245  Outland (a.) Foreign; outlandish.
6246  
6247  Outlander (n.) A foreigner.
6248  
6249  Outlandish (a.) Foreign; not native.
6250  
6251  "Outlandish (a.) Hence: Not according with usage; strange; rude; barbarous; uncouth; clownish; as, an outlandish dress, behavior, or speech."
6252  
6253  Outlast (v. t.) To exceed in duration; to survive; to endure longer than.
6254  
6255  Outlaugh (v. t.) To surpass or outdo in laughing.
6256  
6257  "Outlaugh (v. t.) To laugh (one) out of a purpose, principle, etc.; to discourage or discomfit by laughing; to laugh down."
6258  
6259  "Outlaw (n.) A person excluded from the benefit of the law, or deprived of its protection."
6260  
6261  Outlawed (imp. & p. p.) of Outlaw
6262  
6263  Outlawing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Outlaw
6264  
6265  Outlaw (v. t.) To deprive of the benefit and protection of law; to declare to be an outlaw; to proscribe.
6266  
6267  "Outlaw (v. t.) To remove from legal jurisdiction or enforcement; as, to outlaw a debt or claim; to deprive of legal force."
6268  
6269  Outlawries (pl. ) of Outlawry
6270  
6271  "Outlawry (n.) The act of outlawing; the putting a man out of the protection of law, or the process by which a man (as an absconding criminal) is deprived of that protection."
6272  
6273  Outlawry (n.) The state of being an outlaw.
6274  
6275  Outlay (v. t.) To lay out; to spread out; to display.
6276  
6277  Outlay (n.) A laying out or expending.
6278  
6279  Outlay (n.) That which is expended; expenditure.
6280  
6281  Outlay (n.) An outlying haunt.
6282  
6283  Outleap (v. t.) To surpass in leaping.
6284  
6285  Outleap (n.) A sally.
6286  
6287  Outlearn (v. t.) To excel or surpass in learing.
6288  
6289  "Outlearn (v. t.) To learn out [i. e., completely, utterly]; to exhaust knowledge of."
6290  
6291  Outlet (n.) The place or opening by which anything is let out; a passage out; an exit; a vent.
6292  
6293  Outlet (v. t.) To let out; to emit.
6294  
6295  Outlie (v. t.) To exceed in lying.
6296  
6297  "Outlier (n.) One who does not live where his office, or business, or estate, is."
6298  
6299  "Outlier (n.) That which lies, or is, away from the main body."
6300  
6301  "Outlier (n.) A part of a rock or stratum lying without, or beyond, the main body, from which it has been separated by denudation."
6302  
6303  Outlimb (n.) An extreme member or part of a thing; a limb.
6304  
6305  Outline (n.) The line which marks the outer limits of an object or figure; the exterior line or edge; contour.
6306  
6307  "Outline (n.) In art: A line drawn by pencil, pen, graver, or the like, by which the boundary of a figure is indicated."
6308  
6309  Outline (n.) A sketch composed of such lines; the delineation of a figure without shading.
6310  
6311  "Outline (n.) Fig.: A sketch of any scheme; a preliminary or general indication of a plan, system, course of thought, etc.; as, the outline of a speech."
6312  
6313  Outlined (imp. & p. p.) of Outline
6314  
6315  Outlining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Outline
6316  
6317  Outline (v. t.) To draw the outline of.
6318  
6319  "Outline (v. t.) Fig.: To sketch out or indicate as by an outline; as, to outline an argument or a campaign."
6320  
6321  "Outlinear (a.) Of or pertaining to an outline; being in, or forming, an outline."
6322  
6323  Outlived (imp. & p. p.) of Outlive
6324  
6325  Outliving (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Outlive
6326  
6327  "Outlive (v. t.) To live beyond, or longer than; to survive."
6328  
6329  Outliver (n.) One who outlives.
6330  
6331  Outlook (v. t.) To face down; to outstare.
6332  
6333  Outlook (v. t.) To inspect throughly; to select.
6334  
6335  Outlook (n.) The act of looking out; watch.
6336  
6337  "Outlook (n.) One who looks out; also, the place from which one looks out; a watchower."
6338  
6339  Outlook (n.) The view obtained by one looking out; scope of vision; prospect; sight; appearance.
6340  
6341  Outloose (n.) A loosing from; an escape; an outlet; an evasion.
6342  
6343  Outlope (n.) An excursion.
6344  
6345  Outluster (v. t.) Alt. of Outlustre
6346  
6347  Outlustre (v. t.) To excel in brightness or luster.
6348  
6349  "Outlying (a.) Lying or being at a distance from the central part, or the main body; being on, or beyond, the frontier; exterior; remote; detached."
6350  
6351  Outmaneuver (v. t.) Alt. of Outmanoeuvre
6352  
6353  "Outmanoeuvre (v. t.) To surpass, or get an advantage of, in maneuvering; to outgeneral."
6354  
6355  "Outmantle (v. t.) To excel in mantling; hence, to excel in splendor, as of dress."
6356  
6357  "Outmarch (v. t.) To surpass in marching; to march faster than, or so as to leave behind."
6358  
6359  Outmeasure (v. t.) To exceed in measure or extent; to measure more than.
6360  
6361  Outmost (a.) Farthest from the middle or interior; farthest outward; outermost.
6362  
6363  Outmount (v. t.) To mount above.
6364  
6365  Outname (v. t.) To exceed in naming or describing.
6366  
6367  "Outname (v. t.) To exceed in name, fame, or degree."
6368  
6369  Outness (n.) The state of being out or beyond; separateness.
6370  
6371  "Outness (n.) The state or quality of being distanguishable from the perceiving mind, by being in space, and possessing marerial quality; externality; objectivity."
6372  
6373  Outnoise (v. t.) To exceed in noise; to surpass in noisiness.
6374  
6375  Outnumber (v. t.) To exceed in number.
6376  
6377  "Out-of-door (a.) Being out of the house; being, or done, in the open air; outdoor; as, out-of-door exercise. See Out of door, under Out, adv."
6378  
6379  "Out-of-the-way (a.) See under Out, adv."
6380  
6381  Outpace (v. t.) To outgo; to move faster than; to leave behind.
6382  
6383  Outparamour (v. t.) To exceed in the number of mistresses.
6384  
6385  "Outparish (n.) A parish lying without the walls of, or in a remote part of, a town."
6386  
6387  Outpart (n.) An outlying part.
6388  
6389  Outpass (v. t.) To pass beyond; to exceed in progress.
6390  
6391  Outpassion (v. t.) To exceed in passion.
6392  
6393  "Out-patient (n.) A patient who is outside a hospital, but receives medical aid from it."
6394  
6395  Outpeer (v. t.) To excel.
6396  
6397  "Outplay (v. t.) To excel or defeat in a game; to play better than; as, to be outplayed in tennis or ball."
6398  
6399  Outpoise (v. t.) To outweigh.
6400  
6401  Outport (n.) A harbor or port at some distance from the chief town or seat of trade.
6402  
6403  "Outpost (n.) A post or station without the limits of a camp, or at a distance from the main body of an army, for observation of the enemy."
6404  
6405  Outpost (n.) The troops placed at such a station.
6406  
6407  Outpour (v. t.) To pour out.
6408  
6409  Outpour (n.) A flowing out; a free discharge.
6410  
6411  Outpower (v. t.) To excel in power; to overpover.
6412  
6413  Outpray (v. t.) To exceed or excel in prayer.
6414  
6415  Outpreach (v. t.) To surpass in preaching.
6416  
6417  "Outprize (v. t.) To prize beyong value, or in excess; to exceed in value."
6418  
6419  "Output (n.) The amount of coal or ore put out from one or more mines, or the quantity of material produced by, or turned out from, one or more furnaces or mills, in a given time."
6420  
6421  Output (n.) That which is thrown out as products of the metabolic activity of the body; the egesta other than the faeces. See Income.
6422  
6423  Outquench (v. t.) To quench entirely; to extinguish.
6424  
6425  Outrage (v. t.) To rage in excess of.
6426  
6427  Outrage (n.) Injurious violence or wanton wrong done to persons or things; a gross violation of right or decency; excessive abuse; wanton mischief; gross injury.
6428  
6429  Outrage (n.) Excess; luxury.
6430  
6431  Outragen (imp. & p. p.) of Outrage
6432  
6433  Outraging (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Outrage
6434  
6435  Outrage (n.) To commit outrage upon; to subject to outrage; to treat with violence or excessive abuse.
6436  
6437  "Outrage (n.) Specifically, to violate; to commit an indecent assault upon (a female)."
6438  
6439  Outrage (v. t.) To be guilty of an outrage; to act outrageously.
6440  
6441  "Outrageous (n.) Of the nature of an outrage; exceeding the limits of right, reason, or decency; involving or doing an outrage; furious; violent; atrocious."
6442  
6443  Outrance (n.) The utmost or last extremity.
6444  
6445  "Outrank (v. t.) To exceed in rank; hence, to take precedence of."
6446  
6447  Outray (v. t.) To outshine.
6448  
6449  Outray (v. i.) To spread out in array.
6450  
6451  "Outraye (v. i.) See Outrage, v. i."
6452  
6453  Outraze (v. t.) To obliterate.
6454  
6455  Outre (a.) Being out of the common course or limits; extravagant; bizarre.
6456  
6457  Outreach (v. t.) To reach beyond.
6458  
6459  Outreason (v. t.) To excel or surpass in reasoning; to reason better than.
6460  
6461  Outreckon (v. t.) To exceed in reckoning or computation.
6462  
6463  Outrecuidance (n.) Excessive presumption.
6464  
6465  "Outrede (v. t.) To surpass in giving rede, or counsel."
6466  
6467  "Outreign (v. t.) To go beyond in reigning; to reign through the whole of, or longer than."
6468  
6469  Outride (v. t.) To surpass in speed of riding; to ride beyond or faster than.
6470  
6471  Outride (n.) A riding out; an excursion.
6472  
6473  Outride (n.) A place for riding out.
6474  
6475  Outrider (n.) A summoner whose office is to cite men before the sheriff.
6476  
6477  Outrider (n.) One who rides out on horseback.
6478  
6479  Outrider (n.) A servant on horseback attending a carriage.
6480  
6481  "Outrigger (n.) Any spar or projecting timber run out for temporary use, as from a ship's mast, to hold a rope or a sail extended, or from a building, to support hoisting teckle."
6482  
6483  "Outrigger (n.) A projecting support for a rowlock, extended from the side of a boat."
6484  
6485  Outrigger (n.) A boat thus equipped.
6486  
6487  "Outrigger (n.) A projecting contrivance at the side of a boat to prevent upsetting, as projecting spars with a log at the end."
6488  
6489  "Outright (adv.) Immediately; without delay; at once; as, he was killed outright."
6490  
6491  Outright (adv.) Completely; utterly.
6492  
6493  Outring (v. t.) To excel in volume of ringing sound; to ring louder than.
6494  
6495  Outrival (v. t.) To surpass in a rivalry.
6496  
6497  Outrive (v. t.) To river; to sever.
6498  
6499  Outroad (n.) Alt. of Outrode
6500  
6501  Outrode (n.) An excursion.
6502  
6503  Outroar (v. t.) To exceed in roaring.
6504  
6505  Outromance (v. t.) To exceed in romantic character.
6506  
6507  Outroom (n.) An outer room.
6508  
6509  Outroot (v. t.) To eradicate; to extirpate.
6510  
6511  Outran (imp.) of Outrun
6512  
6513  Outrun (p. p.) of Outrun
6514  
6515  Outrunning (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Outrun
6516  
6517  "Outrun (v. t.) To exceed, or leave behind, in running; to run faster than; to outstrip; to go beyond."
6518  
6519  Outrunner (n.) An offshoot; a branch.
6520  
6521  "Outrush (v. i.) To rush out; to issue, or ru/ out, forcibly."
6522  
6523  "Outsail (v. t.) To excel, or to leave behind, in sailing; to sail faster than."
6524  
6525  Outscent (v. t.) To exceed in odor.
6526  
6527  Outscold (v. t.) To exceed in scolding.
6528  
6529  "Outscorn (v. t.) To confront, or subdue, with greater scorn."
6530  
6531  Outscouring (n.) That which is scoured out o/ washed out.
6532  
6533  Outscout (v. t.) To overpower by disdain; to outface.
6534  
6535  Outsee (v. t.) To see beyond; to excel in cer/ainty of seeing; to surpass in foresight.
6536  
6537  Outsell (v. t.) To exceed in amount of sales; to sell more than.
6538  
6539  Outsell (v. t.) To exceed in the price of selling; to fetch more than; to exceed in value.
6540  
6541  Outsentry (n.) A sentry who guards the entrance or approach to a place; an outguard.
6542  
6543  "Outset (n.) A setting out, starting, or beginning."
6544  
6545  "Outsettler (n.) One who settles at a distance, or away, from others."
6546  
6547  Outshine (v. i.) To shine forth.
6548  
6549  Outshine (v. t.) To excel in splendor.
6550  
6551  Outshoot (v. t.) To exceed or excel in shooting; to shoot beyond.
6552  
6553  Outshut (v. t.) To shut out.
6554  
6555  "Outside (n.) The external part of a thing; the part, end, or side which forms the surface; that which appears, or is manifest; that which is superficial; the exterior."
6556  
6557  "Outside (n.) The part or space which lies without an inclosure; the outer side, as of a door, walk, or boundary."
6558  
6559  "Outside (n.) The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside."
6560  
6561  "Outside (n.) One who, or that which, is without; hence, an outside passenger, as distinguished from one who is inside. See Inside, n. 3."
6562  
6563  Outside (a.) Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial.
6564  
6565  "Outside (a.) Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate."
6566  
6567  "Outside (adv.) or prep. On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride outside the coach; he stayed outside."
6568  
6569  "Outsider (n.) One not belonging to the concern, institution, party, etc., spoken of; one disconnected in interest or feeling."
6570  
6571  "Outsider (n.) A locksmith's pinchers for grasping the point of a key in the keyhole, to open a door from the outside when the key is inside."
6572  
6573  Outsider (n.) A horse which is not a favorite in the betting.
6574  
6575  Outsing (v. t.) To surpass in singing.
6576  
6577  "Outsit (v. t.) To remain sitting, or in session, longer than, or beyond the time of; to outstay."
6578  
6579  "Outskirt (n.) A part remote from the center; outer edge; border; -- usually in the plural; as, the outskirts of a town."
6580  
6581  Outsleep (v. t.) To exceed in sleeping.
6582  
6583  "Outslide (v. i.) To slide outward, onward, or forward; to advance by sliding."
6584  
6585  Outsoar (v. t.) To soar beyond or above.
6586  
6587  Outsole (n.) The outside sole of a boot or shoe.
6588  
6589  Outsound (v. t.) To surpass in sounding.
6590  
6591  "Outspan (v. t. & i.) To unyoke or disengage, as oxen from a wagon."
6592  
6593  Outsparkle (v. t.) To exceed in sparkling.
6594  
6595  Outspeak (v. t.) To exceed in speaking.
6596  
6597  Outspeak (v. t.) To speak openly or boldly.
6598  
6599  Outspeak (v. t.) To express more than.
6600  
6601  Outspeed (v. t.) To excel in speed.
6602  
6603  Outspend (n.) Outlay; expenditure.
6604  
6605  Outspin (v. t.) To spin out; to finish.
6606  
6607  "Outspoken (a.) Speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; as, an outspoken man; an outspoken rebuke."
6608  
6609  Outsport (v. t.) To exceed in sporting.
6610  
6611  Outspread (v. t.) To spread out; to expand; -- usually as a past part. / adj.
6612  
6613  Outspring (v. i.) To spring out; to issue.
6614  
6615  "Outstand (v. i.) To stand out, or project, from a surface or mass; hence, to remain standing out."
6616  
6617  Outstand (v. t.) To resist effectually; to withstand; to sustain without yielding.
6618  
6619  Outstand (v. t.) To stay beyond.
6620  
6621  "Outstanding (a.) That stands out; undischarged; uncollected; not paid; as, outstanding obligations."
6622  
6623  Outstare (v. t.) To excel or overcome in staring; to face down.
6624  
6625  Outstart (v. i.) To start out or up.
6626  
6627  Outstay (v. t.) To stay beyond or longer than.
6628  
6629  Outstep (v. t.) To exceed in stepping.
6630  
6631  Outstorm (v. t.) To exceed in storming.
6632  
6633  Outstreet (n.) A street remote from the center of a town.
6634  
6635  Outstretch (v. t.) To stretch out.
6636  
6637  Outstride (v. t.) To surpass in striding.
6638  
6639  Outstrike (v. t.) To strike out; to strike faster than.
6640  
6641  Outstripped (imp. & p. p.) of Outstrip
6642  
6643  Outstripping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Outstrip
6644  
6645  Outstrip (v. t.) To go faster than; to outrun; to advance beyond; to leave behing.
6646  
6647  Outsuffer (v. t.) To exceed in suffering.
6648  
6649  Outswear (v. t.) To exceed in swearing.
6650  
6651  Outsweeten (v. t.) To surpass in sweetness.
6652  
6653  Outswell (v. t.) To exceed in swelling.
6654  
6655  Outswell (v. t.) To swell beyond; to overflow.
6656  
6657  Outtake (prep.) Except.
6658  
6659  Outtaken (p. p.) or prep. Excepted; save.
6660  
6661  Outtalk (v. t.) To overpower by talking; to exceed in talking; to talk down.
6662  
6663  "Outtell (v. t.) To surpass in telling, counting, or reckoning."
6664  
6665  "Outterm (n.) An external or superficial thing; outward manner; superficial remark, etc."
6666  
6667  Outthrow (v. t.) To throw out.
6668  
6669  "Outthrow (v. t.) To excel in throwing, as in ball playing."
6670  
6671  Outtoil (v. t.) To exceed in toiling.
6672  
6673  "Outtongue (v. t.) To silence by talk, clamor, or noise."
6674  
6675  Outtop (v. t.) To overtop.
6676  
6677  Outtravel (v. t.) To exceed in speed o/ distance traveled.
6678  
6679  Outtwine (v. t.) To disentangle.
6680  
6681  Outvalue (v. t.) To exceed in value.
6682  
6683  Outvenom (v. t.) To exceed in venom.
6684  
6685  Outvie (v. t.) To exceed in vying.
6686  
6687  Outvillain (v. t.) To exceed in villainy.
6688  
6689  Outvoice (v. t.) To exceed in noise.
6690  
6691  Outvote (v. t.) To exceed in the number of votes given; to defeat by votes.
6692  
6693  Outwalk (v. t.) To excel in walking; to leave behind in walking.
6694  
6695  "Outwall (n.) The exterior wall; the outside surface, or appearance."
6696  
6697  Outward (adv.) Alt. of Outwards
6698  
6699  "Outwards (adv.) From the interior part; in a direction from the interior toward the exterior; out; to the outside; beyond; off; away; as, a ship bound outward."
6700  
6701  "Outward (a.) Forming the superficial part; external; exterior; -- opposed to inward; as, an outward garment or layer."
6702  
6703  Outward (a.) Of or pertaining to the outer surface or to what is external; manifest; public.
6704  
6705  "Outward (a.) Foreign; not civil or intestine; as, an outward war."
6706  
6707  Outward (a.) Tending to the exterior or outside.
6708  
6709  Outward (n.) External form; exterior.
6710  
6711  "Outwards (adv.) See Outward, adv."
6712  
6713  Outwatch (v. t.) To exceed in watching.
6714  
6715  Outway (n.) A way out; exit.
6716  
6717  Outwear (v. t.) To wear out; to consume or destroy by wearing.
6718  
6719  "Outwear (v. t.) To last longer than; to outlast; as, this cloth will outwear the other."
6720  
6721  Outweary (v. t.) To weary out.
6722  
6723  Outweed (v. t.) To weed out.
6724  
6725  Outweep (v. t.) To exceed in weeping.
6726  
6727  Outweigh (v. t.) To exceed in weight or value.
6728  
6729  Outwell (v. t.) To pour out.
6730  
6731  Outwell (v. i.) To issue forth.
6732  
6733  Outwent () imp. of Outgo.
6734  
6735  Outwhore (v. t.) To exceed in lewdness.
6736  
6737  Outwin (v. t.) To win a way out of.
6738  
6739  Outwind (v. t.) To extricate by winding; to unloose.
6740  
6741  "Outwing (v. t.) To surpass, exceed, or outstrip in flying."
6742  
6743  "Outwit (v. t.) To surpass in wisdom, esp. in cunning; to defeat or overreach by superior craft."
6744  
6745  "Outwit (n.) The faculty of acquiring wisdom by observation and experience, or the wisdom so acquired; -- opposed to inwit."
6746  
6747  Outwoe (v. t.) To exceed in woe.
6748  
6749  Outwork (v. t.) To exceed in working; to work more or faster than.
6750  
6751  "Outwork (n.) A minor defense constructed beyond the main body of a work, as a ravelin, lunette, hornwork, etc."
6752  
6753  Outworth (v. t.) To exceed in worth.
6754  
6755  Outwrest (v. t.) To extort; to draw from or forth by violence.
6756  
6757  Outwrite (v. t.) To exceed or excel in writing.
6758  
6759  Outzany (v. t.) To exceed in buffoonery.
6760  
6761  Ouvarovite (n.) Chrome garnet.
6762  
6763  Ouze (n. & v.) See Ooze.
6764  
6765  Ouzel (n.) Same as Ousel.
6766  
6767  Ova (n. pl.) See Ovum.
6768  
6769  "Oval (a.) Of or pertaining to eggs; done in the egg, or inception; as, oval conceptions."
6770  
6771  "Oval (a.) Having the figure of an egg; oblong and curvilinear, with one end broader than the other, or with both ends of about the same breadth; in popular usage, elliptical."
6772  
6773  Oval (a.) Broadly elliptical.
6774  
6775  "Oval (n.) A body or figure in the shape of an egg, or popularly, of an ellipse."
6776  
6777  Ovalbumin (n.) Alt. of Ovalbumen
6778  
6779  Ovalbumen (n.) The albumin from white of eggs; egg albumin; -- in distinction from serum albumin. See Albumin.
6780  
6781  "Ovaliform (a.) Having the form of an egg; having a figure such that any section in the direction of the shorter diameter will be circular, and any in the direction of the longer diameter will be oval."
6782  
6783  Ovally (adv.) In an oval form.
6784  
6785  Ovant (a.) Exultant.
6786  
6787  Ovarian (a.) Alt. of Ovarial
6788  
6789  Ovarial (a.) Of or pertaining to an ovary.
6790  
6791  Ovariole (n.) One of the tubes of which the ovaries of most insects are composed.
6792  
6793  "Ovariotomist (n.) One who performs, or is skilled in, ovariotomy."
6794  
6795  Ovariotomy (n.) The operation of removing one or both of the ovaries; oophorectomy.
6796  
6797  "Ovarious (a.) Consisting of eggs; as, ovarious food."
6798  
6799  Ovaritis (n.) Inflammation of the ovaries.
6800  
6801  Ovaria (pl. ) of Ovarium
6802  
6803  Ovariums (pl. ) of Ovarium
6804  
6805  Ovarium (n.) An ovary. See Ovary.
6806  
6807  Ovaries (pl. ) of Ovary
6808  
6809  "Ovary (n.) That part of the pistil which contains the seed, and in most flowering plants develops into the fruit. See Illust. of Flower."
6810  
6811  Ovary (n.) The essential female reproductive organ in which the ova are produced. See Illust. of Discophora.
6812  
6813  "Ovate (a.) Shaped like an egg, with the lower extremity broadest."
6814  
6815  "Ovate (a.) Having the shape of an egg, or of the longitudinal sectior of an egg, with the broader end basal."
6816  
6817  "Ovate-acuminate (a.) Having an ovate form, but narrowed at the end into a slender point."
6818  
6819  Ovate-cylindraceous (a.) Having a form intermediate between ovate and cylindraceous.
6820  
6821  Ovated (a.) Ovate.
6822  
6823  Ovate-lanceolate (a.) Having a form intermediate between ovate and lanceolate.
6824  
6825  Ovate-oblong (a.) Oblong. with one end narrower than the other; ovato-oblong.
6826  
6827  Ovate-rotundate (a.) Having a form intermediate between that of an egg and a sphere; roundly ovate.
6828  
6829  "Ovate-subulate (a.) Having an ovate form, but with a subulate tip or extremity."
6830  
6831  "Ovation (n.) A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves."
6832  
6833  Ovation (n.) Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite.
6834  
6835  Ovato-acuminate (a.) Same as Ovate-acuminate.
6836  
6837  Ovato-cylindraceous (a.) Same as Ovate-cylindraceous.
6838  
6839  Ovato-oblong (a.) Same as Ovate-oblong.
6840  
6841  Ovato-rotundate (a.) Same as Ovate-rotundate.
6842  
6843  "Oven (n.) A place arched over with brick or stonework, and used for baking, heating, or drying; hence, any structure, whether fixed or portable, which may be heated for baking, drying, etc.; esp., now, a chamber in a stove, used for baking or roasting."
6844  
6845  "Ovenbird (n.) Any species of the genus Furnarius, allied to the creepers. They inhabit South America and the West Indies, and construct curious oven-shaped nests."
6846  
6847  "Ovenbird (n.) In the United States, Seiurus aurocapillus; -- called also golden-crowned thrush."
6848  
6849  "Ovenbird (n.) In England, sometimes applied to the willow warbler, and to the long-tailed titmouse."
6850  
6851  "Over (prep.) Above, or higher than, in place or position, with the idea of covering; -- opposed to under; as, clouds are over our heads; the smoke rises over the city."
6852  
6853  "Over (prep.) Across; from side to side of; -- implying a passing or moving, either above the substance or thing, or on the surface of it; as, a dog leaps over a stream or a table."
6854  
6855  "Over (prep.) Upon the surface of, or the whole surface of; hither and thither upon; throughout the whole extent of; as, to wander over the earth; to walk over a field, or over a city."
6856  
6857  "Over (prep.) Above; -- implying superiority in excellence, dignity, condition, or value; as, the advantages which the Christian world has over the heathen."
6858  
6859  "Over (prep.) Above in authority or station; -- implying government, direction, care, attention, guard, responsibility, etc.; -- opposed to under."
6860  
6861  "Over (prep.) Across or during the time of; from beginning to end of; as, to keep anything over night; to keep corn over winter."
6862  
6863  "Over (prep.) Above the perpendicular height or length of, with an idea of measurement; as, the water, or the depth of water, was over his head, over his shoes."
6864  
6865  "Over (prep.) Beyond; in excess of; in addition to; more than; as, it cost over five dollars."
6866  
6867  "Over (prep.) Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as, he triumphed over difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto."
6868  
6869  "Over (adv.) From one side to another; from side to side; across; crosswise; as, a board, or a tree, a foot over, i. e., a foot in diameter."
6870  
6871  "Over (adv.) From one person or place to another regarded as on the opposite side of a space or barrier; -- used with verbs of motion; as, to sail over to England; to hand over the money; to go over to the enemy."
6872  
6873  "Over (adv.) Also, with verbs of being: At, or on, the opposite side; as, the boat is over."
6874  
6875  "Over (adv.) From beginning to end; throughout the course, extent, or expanse of anything; as, to look over accounts, or a stock of goods; a dress covered over with jewels."
6876  
6877  "Over (adv.) From inside to outside, above or across the brim."
6878  
6879  "Over (adv.) Beyond a limit; hence, in excessive degree or quantity; superfluously; with repetition; as, to do the whole work over."
6880  
6881  "Over (adv.) In a manner to bring the under side to or towards the top; as, to turn (one's self) over; to roll a stone over; to turn over the leaves; to tip over a cart."
6882  
6883  Over (adv.) At an end; beyond the limit of continuance; completed; finished.
6884  
6885  "Over (a.) Upper; covering; higher; superior; also, excessive; too much or too great; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-garment, overlord, overwork, overhaste."
6886  
6887  "Over (n.) A certain number of balls (usually four) delivered successively from behind one wicket, after which the ball is bowled from behind the other wicket as many times, the fielders changing places."
6888  
6889  Overabound (v. i.) To be exceedingly plenty or superabundant.
6890  
6891  "Overact (v. t.) To act or perform to excess; to exaggerate in acting; as, he overacted his part."
6892  
6893  "Overact (v. t.) To act upon, or influence, unduly."
6894  
6895  Overact (v. i.) To act more than is necessary; to go to excess in action.
6896  
6897  Overaction (n.) Per/ormance to excess; exaggerated or excessive action.
6898  
6899  Overaffect (v. t.) To affect or care for unduly.
6900  
6901  Overagitate (v. t.) To agitate or discuss beyond what is expedient.
6902  
6903  Overall (adv.) Everywhere.
6904  
6905  Overalls (n. pl.) A kind of loose trousers worn over others to protect them from soiling.
6906  
6907  Overalls (n. pl.) Waterproof leggings.
6908  
6909  Overanxiety (n.) The state of being overanxious; excessive anxiety.
6910  
6911  Overanxious (a.) Anxious in an excessive or needless degree.
6912  
6913  Overarch (v. t. & i.) To make or place an arch over; to hang over like an arch.
6914  
6915  Over-arm (a.) Done (as bowling or pitching) with the arm raised above the shoulder. See Overhard.
6916  
6917  Overawed (imp. & p. p.) of Overawe
6918  
6919  Overawing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overawe
6920  
6921  Overawe (v. t.) To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear.
6922  
6923  "Overawful (a.) Awful, or reverential, in an excessive degree."
6924  
6925  Overbalance (v. t.) To exceed equality with; to outweigh.
6926  
6927  Overbalance (v. t.) To cause to lose balance or equilibrium.
6928  
6929  "Overbalance (n.) Excess of weight or value; something more than an equivalent; as, an overbalance of exports."
6930  
6931  Overbarren (a.) Excessively barren.
6932  
6933  Overbattle (a.) Excessively fertile; bearing rank or noxious growths.
6934  
6935  "Overbear (v. t.) To bear down or carry down, as by excess of weight, power, force, etc.; to overcome; to suppress."
6936  
6937  Overbear (v. t.) To domineer over; to overcome by insolence.
6938  
6939  Overbear (v. i.) To bear fruit or offspring to excess; to be too prolific.
6940  
6941  Overbearing (a.) Overpowering; subduing; repressing.
6942  
6943  Overbearing (a.) Aggressively haughty; arrogant; domineering; tyrannical; dictatorial; insolent.
6944  
6945  Overbend (v. t.) To bend to excess.
6946  
6947  Overbend (v. i.) To bend over.
6948  
6949  "Overbid (v. t.) To bid or offer beyond, or in excess of."
6950  
6951  Overbide (v. t.) To outlive.
6952  
6953  "Overblow (v. i.) To blow over, or be subdued."
6954  
6955  "Overblow (v. i.) To force so much wind into a pipe that it produces an overtone, or a note higher than the natural note; thus, the upper octaves of a flute are produced by overblowing."
6956  
6957  "Overblow (v. t.) To blow away; to dissipate by wind, or as by wind."
6958  
6959  "Overboard (adv.) Over the side of a ship; hence, from on board of a ship, into the water; as, to fall overboard."
6960  
6961  Overboil (v. i.) To boil over or unduly.
6962  
6963  Overbold (a.) Excessively or presumptuously bold; impudent.
6964  
6965  Overbookish (a.) Excessively bookish.
6966  
6967  Overbounteous (a.) Bounteous to excess.
6968  
6969  Overbow (v. t.) To bend or bow over; to bend in a contrary direction.
6970  
6971  Overbreed (v. t.) To breed to excess.
6972  
6973  Overbrim (v. i.) To flow over the brim; to be so full as to overflow.
6974  
6975  Overbrow (v. t.) To hang over like a brow; to impend over.
6976  
6977  Overbuild (v. t.) To build over.
6978  
6979  Overbuild (v. t.) To build too much; to build beyond the demand.
6980  
6981  "Overbuilt (a.) Having too many buildings; as, an overbuilt part of a town."
6982  
6983  Overbulk (v. t.) To oppress by bulk; to overtower.
6984  
6985  "Overburden (v. t.) To load with too great weight or too much care, etc."
6986  
6987  Overburden (n.) The waste which overlies good stone in a quarry.
6988  
6989  Overburdensome (a.) Too burdensome.
6990  
6991  Overburn (v. t. & i.) To burn too much; to be overzealous.
6992  
6993  Over-busy (a.) Too busy; officious.
6994  
6995  Overbuy (v. t.) To buy too much.
6996  
6997  Overbuy (v. t.) To buy at too dear a rate.
6998  
6999  Overcanopy (v. t.) To cover as with a canopy.
7000  
7001  Overcapable (a.) Too capable.
7002  
7003  Overcare (n.) Excessive care.
7004  
7005  Overcareful (a.) Too careful.
7006  
7007  Overcarking (a.) Too anxious; too full of care.
7008  
7009  Overcarry (v. t. & i.) To carry too far; to carry beyond the proper point.
7010  
7011  "Overcast (v. t.) To cast or cover over; hence, to cloud; to darken."
7012  
7013  Overcast (v. t.) To compute or rate too high.
7014  
7015  "Overcast (v. t.) To take long, loose stitches over (the raw edges of a seam) to prevent raveling."
7016  
7017  Overcatch (v. t.) To overtake.
7018  
7019  Overcautious (a.) Too cautious; cautious or prudent to excess.
7020  
7021  Overchange (n.) Too much or too frequent change; fickleness.
7022  
7023  Overcharge (v. t.) To charge or load too heavily; to burden; to oppress; to cloy.
7024  
7025  Overcharge (v. t.) To fill too full; to crowd.
7026  
7027  Overcharge (v. t.) To charge excessively; to charge beyond a fair rate or price.
7028  
7029  "Overcharge (v. t.) To exaggerate; as, to overcharge a description."
7030  
7031  Overcharge (v. i.) To make excessive charges.
7032  
7033  Overcharge (n.) An excessive load or burden.
7034  
7035  Overcharge (n.) An excessive charge in an account.
7036  
7037  Overclimb (v. t.) To climb over.
7038  
7039  Overcloud (v. t.) To cover or overspread with clouds; to becloud; to overcast.
7040  
7041  Overcloy (v. t.) To fill beyond satiety.
7042  
7043  Overcoat (n.) A coat worn over the other clothing; a greatcoat; a topcoat.
7044  
7045  Overcold (a.) Cold to excess.
7046  
7047  Overcolor (v. t.) To color too highly.
7048  
7049  Overcame (imp.) of Overcome
7050  
7051  Overcome (p. p.) of Overcome
7052  
7053  Overcoming (p. pr & vb. n.) of Overcome
7054  
7055  "Overcome (v. t.) To get the better of; to surmount; to conquer; to subdue; as, to overcome enemies in battle."
7056  
7057  Overcome (v. t.) To overflow; to surcharge.
7058  
7059  Overcome (v. t.) To come or pass over; to spreads over.
7060  
7061  Overcome (v. i.) To gain the superiority; to be victorious.
7062  
7063  Overcomer (n.) One who overcomes.
7064  
7065  Overcoming (a.) Conquering; subduing.
7066  
7067  Overconfidence (n.) Excessive confidence; too great reliance or trust.
7068  
7069  Overconfident (a.) Confident to excess.
7070  
7071  Overcostly (a.) Too costly.
7072  
7073  Overcount (v. t.) To rate too high; to outnumber.
7074  
7075  Overcover (v. t.) To cover up.
7076  
7077  Overcredulous (a.) Too credulous.
7078  
7079  "Overcrow (v. t.) To crow, exult, or boast, over; to overpower."
7080  
7081  Overcrowd (v. t.) To crowd too much.
7082  
7083  Overcunning (a.) Exceedingly or excessively cunning.
7084  
7085  Overcurious (a.) Too curious.
7086  
7087  Overdare (v. t. & i.) To dare too much or rashly; to be too daring.
7088  
7089  Overdate (v. t.) To date later than the true or proper period.
7090  
7091  Overdeal (n.) The excess.
7092  
7093  Overdelicate (a.) Too delicate.
7094  
7095  Overdelighted (a.) Delighted beyond measure.
7096  
7097  Overdight (a.) Covered over.
7098  
7099  Overdid (imp.) of Overdo
7100  
7101  Overdone (p. p.) of Overdo
7102  
7103  Overdoing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overdo
7104  
7105  Overdo (v. t.) To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to exaggerate; to carry too far.
7106  
7107  "Overdo (v. t.) To overtask. or overtax; to fatigue; to exhaust; as, to overdo one's strength."
7108  
7109  Overdo (v. t.) To surpass; to excel.
7110  
7111  "Overdo (v. t.) To cook too much; as, to overdo the meat."
7112  
7113  Overdo (v. i.) To labor too hard; to do too much.
7114  
7115  Overdoer (n.) One who overdoes.
7116  
7117  "Overdose (v. t.) To dose to excess; to give an overdose, or too many doses, to."
7118  
7119  Overdose (n.) Too great a dose; an excessive dose.
7120  
7121  Overdrew (imp.) of Overdraw
7122  
7123  Overdrawn (p. p.) of Overdraw
7124  
7125  Overdrawing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overdraw
7126  
7127  Overdraw (v. t.) To exaggerate; to overdo.
7128  
7129  "Overdraw (v. t.) To make drafts upon or against, in excess of the proper amount or limit."
7130  
7131  Overdress (v. t.) To dress or adorn to excess; to dress too much.
7132  
7133  Overdrink (v. t. & i.) To drink to excess.
7134  
7135  "Overdtive (v. t. & i.) To drive too hard, or far, or beyond strength."
7136  
7137  Overdrown (v. t.) To wet or drench to excess.
7138  
7139  Overdry (v. t.) To dry too much.
7140  
7141  "Overdue (a.) Due and more than due; delayed beyond the proper time of arrival or payment, etc.; as, an overdue vessel; an overdue note."
7142  
7143  Overdye (v. t.) To dye with excess of color; to put one color over (another).
7144  
7145  Overeager (a.) Too eager; too impatient.
7146  
7147  Overearnest (a.) Too earnest.
7148  
7149  "Overeat (v. t. & i.) To gnaw all over, or on all sides."
7150  
7151  Overeat (v. t. & i.) To eat to excess; -- often with a reflexive.
7152  
7153  Overelegant (a.) Too elegant.
7154  
7155  Overempty (v. t.) To make too empty; to exhaust.
7156  
7157  Overest (Superl.) Uppermost; outermost.
7158  
7159  Overestimate (v. t.) To estimate too highly; to overvalue.
7160  
7161  "Overestimate (n.) An estimate that is too high; as, an overestimate of the vote."
7162  
7163  Overexcite (v. t.) To excite too much.
7164  
7165  Overexcitement (n.) Excess of excitement; the state of being overexcited.
7166  
7167  Overexert (v. t.) To exert too much.
7168  
7169  Overexertion (n.) Excessive exertion.
7170  
7171  Overexquisite (a.) Too exquisite; too exact or nice; too careful.
7172  
7173  Overeye (v. t.) To superintend; to oversee; to inspect.
7174  
7175  Overeye (v. t.) To see; to observe.
7176  
7177  Overfall (n.) A cataract; a waterfall.
7178  
7179  "Overfall (n.) A turbulent surface of water, caused by strong currents setting over submerged ridges; also, a dangerous submerged ridge or shoal."
7180  
7181  Overfatigue (n.) Excessive fatigue.
7182  
7183  Overfatigue (v. t.) To fatigue to excess; to tire out.
7184  
7185  Overfed (imp. & p. p.) of Overfeed
7186  
7187  Overfeeding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overfeed
7188  
7189  Overfeed (v. t. & i.) To feed to excess; to surfeit.
7190  
7191  Overfierce (a.) Excessively fierce.
7192  
7193  overfill (v. t.) To fill to excess; to surcharge.
7194  
7195  Overfish (v. t.) To fish to excess.
7196  
7197  Overfloat (v. t.) To overflow.
7198  
7199  Overflourish (v. t.) To make excessive display or flourish of.
7200  
7201  Overflourish (v. t.) To embellish with outward ornaments or flourishes; to varnish over.
7202  
7203  Overflowed (imp. & p. p.) of Overflow
7204  
7205  Overflowing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overfl