The ready reference blotter : containing desk information, calendar for three years, domestic animals: how to keep them well and treat them when ill, English dictonary, atlas, ready reckoner, address book, at 'home' days, &c / The Molassine Company Limited.
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![BIR BIRDSEYE, a. seen as if by a flying bird above. BIRD-LIME, x. glutinous substance to catch birds. BIRD-WITTED, a. without the faculty of attention. BIRETTA, n. Square Cap worn by priests. BIsculirt, n. hard bread in form of small cakes. BISECTION, n. division into two equal parts. BISHOP, n. head of bishopric or diocese.[leap-year. BISMUTH, n. a brittle metal. BISSEXTILE, n. BISTOURY, n. surgical instrument for making in- BISTRE, n. a brown paint made of soot. [cisions. BISULCOUS, a. cloven-footed. BITTERS, n. pl. a bitter drink. [smell. BITUMEN, 7. inflammable substance of strong BIVALVE, 7. that which has two valves or open- BIVOUAG; (biv’/wak) 2. be on watch all night.[ings. BIZARRE, a. odd; fantastical. BLAB, ». tell a secret ; tattle. BLACKAMOOR, BLACKMOOR, n. a negro. BLACK-ART, n. magic. BLACKBALL, v, reject by black ballots. [colour. BLACK-CATTLE, n. pl., oxen, cows, &c., of any BLACKGUARD, n. fellow ‘of Jow character. BLACKLEG, 7. notorious gambler and cheat. [ter. BLACKLETTER, n. old English letter or charac- BLACKMAIL, n. money unjustly levied; extortion. BLACK-ROD, n. official messenger of House of BLACKSMITH, n. smith that works in iron. [Lords. BLADDER, ». vessel containing some liquid in the BLAIN, v. blister; blotch. : [body. BLAMABLE, a, deserving blame. BLANCH, v. whiten; evade; shift. BLANC MANGE, (blong-mongzh’) 7. preparation of isinglass, milk, sugar, &c., boiled. BLANDISHMENT, 22. soothing speech. BEANDNESS, n. state of being bland or courteous. BLANK, a. white; unwritten; unrhymed;—n. void BLARE, v, roar; bellow. [space; disappointment. BLARNEY, 7. smooth, deceitful talk ; flattery. BLASPHEMY, m. speech against God. BLATANT, a. bellowing like a calf; noisy. BLATE, BLEIT, a. bashful. [heraldry. BLAZON, v. display with ostentation ;—n. art of BLAZONRY, n. art of describing coats of arms. BLEA, n. wood néxt the bark. BLEACH, v. whiten. BLEAKNESS, n. exposedness to the wind; cold- BLEAR, a. dim with watery rheum. [mess. BLEAT, v. cry like a sheep. BLEB, 7. little tumour or blister; bubble. BLEED, v. let blood. BLEMISH, v. disfigure ; BLENCH, v. shrink. BLESS, v. wish happiness to; praise. BLESSING, n. diyine favour; benediction. [ground. BLETONISM, m. power of finding springs under BLIGHT, n. disease; mildew;—~. affect with blight. BLINDFOLD, a. having the eyes covered; alsov. BLINDSIDE, z. side most assailable ; foible. BLINKARD, 7. one with bad eyes. [blessedness. BLISS, BLISSFULNESS, zn. highest happiness ; BLISTER, 7. thin bladder on skin ;—also v.¢. or @. BLITHE, BLITHESOME, a. gay; airy; joyous. BLOATED, a. puffed; swelled. BLOATER, n. herring dried in smoke. [force. BLOCKADE, ». close siege ;—v. surround with a BLOCKHEAD, n. person of dull intellect. BLOCK-SYSTEM, . mode of working railways so as to have interval of space as well as of time between trains on same rails. BLOND, a. of fair complexion; flaxen. [unlawfully. BLOODGUILTINESS, a. guilt of shedding biood BLOOD-HEAT, n. heat of the same degree as the BLOOD-SHOT, a. red and inflamed. [blood. BLOOND-SUCKER, n. a leech; a cruel man. BLOOD-VESSEL, 7. artery or vein. BLOODY, a. stained with blood. [wrought iron. BLOOM, 2. flower of plants ; first stage in making BLOOMARY, ». first forge through which iron hurt ;—n. deformity $ [taint. ~ BLOOMY, BLOSSOMY, a. fullof bloom. [passes. BLOTCH, v. inflamed spot on skin. BLOTTER, 2. waste-book. BLOUSE, v. light loose outer garment. {air. BLOWER, 2. plate of iron to increase current of BLOW-MILK, n. from which cream is blown off. BLOW-PIPE, m. tube by which current of air is forced through flame upon any substance. BLOWZE, n. fat ruddy woman. [swell cheeks. BLUBBER, . fat of whales ;—v. weep so as to BLUCHER, 2. strong half-boot or high shoe. BLUDGEON, 2. short, thick club. BLUE-BOOK, n. parliamentary report, usually with blue covers. {delirium tremens. BLUES, BLUE-DEVILS, n. pl. mental dejection ; BLUE-STOCKING, 7. Nyerary lady. BLUFF, a. swelled; blustering ;—n. steep bank overhanging sea or river. BLUNDERBUSS, v. short gun with large bore. BLUR, ”. blot; stain ;—v. obscure without effac- BLURT, v. utter inadvertently. fing. BLUSHING, n. turning red; @. reddish; modest. BLUSTER, ¥. roar; bully ;—n. boast ; swagger. BOA, n. genus of large serpents; long round piece of fur, resembling a serpent, worn round neck BOANERGES, n. very loud preacher. [by ladies. BOAR, ”, male swine. BOARD, %. piece of timber thin and broad; table; food; council;—v. lay with boards; enter ship by force; give or receive diet. BOARDER, n. one who pays for food at another's table. (charge of boats and rigging. BOATSWAIN, (bo’/sn) n. officer in ship who has BOBBIN, 7. small pin on which thread is wound for BOCKING, n. a kind of baize. [making lace. BODE, v. presage ; foreshow. BODICE, 7. a sort of stays. BODING, 7m. an omen BODKIN, %. instrument to bore holes; daggen BODYGUARD, n. a guard of the person. BOGGLE, »v. hesitate from fear of difficulties. BOGLE, BOGGLE, n. bugbear; spectre. BOoGGY, a. marshy; swampy. BOGUS, a. false; BOHEA, n. coarse kind of black tea. [counterfeit. BOHEMIAN, 2. artist or literateur leading free and dissipated life; unconventional BOILERY, n. place for boiling. BOISTEROUS, a. violent; noisy. BOLL, n. pod; seed-vessel ;—v. form into a round pod. [the Acta Sanctorum. BOLLANDISTS, n. Jesuit writers who published BOLSTER, n. long pillow ;—v, pad; support. BOLT, m. bar of door; piece of canvas of 38 yds. —v. fasten; sift; leave suddenly. (sifting. BOLTING-CLOTH, n. linen or hair cloth, used for BOLT-ROPE, n. rope sewed round edge of sails. BOLUS, m. large pill. BOMBARDMEDT, n, attack with bombs, BOM BOMB, n. iron shell to be filled with powder and discharged from a mortar. BOMBAZINE, n. slight twilled stuff. BOMBAST, 7. high-sounding language. BOMB-KETCH, %. ship to carry bombs. BOND, n. anything that binds ;—v. secure by bond; BONA-FIDE, with honest intention. — [a. servile. BON CHRETIEN, one of the best pears. BONDAGE, n. slavery; captivity; imprisonment. BONDSMAN, #. one bound as surety for another, BONFIRE, n. triumphal fire. i BON-MOT, (bong-mo’) . witty speech ; jest. BONNE-BOUCHE, (boosh) 2. titbit; nice piece. BONNY, a. handsome; merry. . : BON-TON (bong-tong) height of fashion. _ [vilege. BONUS, m. premium, as on a loan or other pri- BON-VIVANT, . (bong-vivang) convivial fellow. BONY, a. full of bones; strong. (bird. BONZE, n. Japanese priest. BOOBY, n. dunce; BOOK-KEEPING, m. the keeping of accounts. BOOK-MAKER, n. compiler ; professional bettor. BOOKWORM, n. bookish person; close student. BOOM, n. spar to extend bottom of a sail; bar across river ;—v. rush and roar. BOON, a. gay; merry ;—n. gift; favour. — BOORISH, a. like a boor; clownish; rustic. BOOSE, »v. drink to excess. : Boosy, a. tipsy ; merry with liquor. BOOTH, 7. temporary shelter. of slight construc- BOOTJACK, m. stock for pulling off boots. [tion. BOOTLESS, a. unprofitable ; useless. {a boot. BOOTTREE, 7%. wooden mould or block to shape BORE, v, make hole with auger; weary ;—n. hole; tiresome person. {north wind. BOREAL, a. northern; belonging to Boreas or BOROUGH, n. corporation-town. lof woods. BOSCADE, n. wood; underwood ; representation BOSH, n. nonsense; absurdity (Turkish). BOSSY, a. containing bosses or studs. [Helespont. BOTANY, n. natural history of plants. [clumsily, BOTCH n. swelling; work ill-finished ;—v. mend BOTHER, v. perplex. {porter. BOTTLE-HOLDER, n. backer in prize fight ; sup- BOTTOMRY, n.. borrowing money on a ship. BOUDOIR, (boo’dwar) 7. lady's retiring room. BOUGIE (boo’zhe) n. wax candle; surgical in- BOULDER,n.large roundish loose stone.[strument. BOULEVARD, n. rampart ; wide street. BOUNCE, v. leap; spring;—n. leap; sudden BOUNDARY, . limit; barrier. {noise ; boast. BOUNDEN, a. required; necessary, as bounden BOUNTY, n. liberality in giving; premium. [duty. BOUQUET, (boo-ka) . bunch of flowers. BOURGEOIS (boorzh-wa) a. middle class: kind of BOURN, m. bound ; limit. [type. BOURSE, (boors) n. French Exchange. BOUSTROPHEDON, (e’) ad. lines reading one BOUT, n. turn; trial; essay. [right, the next left. BOVINE, a. relating to cattle. BOWELS, %. pl. the intestines. BOWER, n. arbour; anchor at the bow. BOWIEKNIFE, v. long knife or dagger. BOWLINE, n, rope to hold a sail to the wind. BOWSPRIT, n. spar projecting from ship's head. BOWSTRING, n, string for a bow; Turkish pun- BOW-WINDOW, vn. See BAY-WINDOW. [ishment. BOXER, »., fighter with fists. [sents are given. BOXING-DAY, n. day after Christmas, when pre- BOYCOT, v. isolate socially by unjust means.[feet. BRACCATE, a. having feathers which cover the BRACE, n. that which holds; strap; pair ;—v. BRACELET, n. ornament for wrist. [bind; tighten. BRACHIAL, a. belonging to the arm. : BRACKEN, vn. coarse variety of fern. BRACKET, n. small support of wood; (the mark [ ], BRACKISH, a. saltish; salt. BRAD, 2. slender nail without a head. BRAGGADOCIO, BRAGGART, v. vain boaster. BRAHMIN, n. Hindoo priest. [without caste. BRAHMO-SOMAJ, . monotheistic sect in India, BRAIRD, 7. grain sprouted or just above ground, BRAKE, n. instrument for dressing flax; mechan- ism for retarding motion by friction. BRAN, nm. outer coats of grain separated from BRANCHIAL, a. belonging to gills of fishes. [flour. BRAND, v. burn with a hot iron; stigmatize ;—2. burnt stick ; mark burnt; stigma. BRANDISH, v. wave; flourish. : BRANDY, n. spirit distilled from wine. BRASIER, 22, one who works in brass; pan for coals. BRASS, n. mixture of copperand zinc; impudence, BRAVADO, 2. arrogant threat; boasting fellow. BRAVERY, n. courage ; heroism. BRAVO, (bra’vo) ». daring villain. BRAVO, (bra-vo’) interj. well done! {flesh. BRAVURA, n. spirited song. BRAWN, n. boars BRAWNY, a. having large, strong muscles. BRAXY, 7. sheep's disease ; tainted mutton. BRAY, v. beat; make harsh noise ;—™. ass’ cry. BRAZEN, a. made of brass; bold;—v. be impudent. BREACH, n. gap; quarrel. BREAD, n. food made of flour; support of life. BREADTH, n. width. BREAKAGE, n. allowance for things broken. BREAKER, n. rock on which waves break; waves BREAKFAST, . first meal in day. {so broken. BREAKWATER, vn. mole to break force of waves. BREAM, 2. cleanse ships bottom ;—n. a fish. BREAST-WORK, n. low parapet for defence. BREATHE, v. respire; live; utter softly. BREECH, n. lower part of body. BREECHES, n. garment worn upon legs by men. BREECHING, n. hinder part of harness. BREECH-LOADER, ». fire-arm receiving its load at breech instead of muzzle. [geny. BREED, v. generate; bring up;—n. offspring; pro- BREEDING, n. bringing up; education; manners. BREEZE, n. gentle wind. _ [originally unwritten. BREHON LAWS, ». ancient laws of Ireland, BRETTICES, m. pl. wooden supports for roof of coal-mine. {above his pay. BREVET, n. commission entitling officer to rank BREVIER (-ver’) n. small printing type. [church, BREWERY, n. house for brewing or making beer. BRICKBAT, n. broken brick. BRIDAL, a. belonging to marriage ;—n.a wedding. BRIDE, ”. woman about to be, or newly married. BRIDE-CAKE, n. cake distributed at a wedding. BRIDEGROOM, nm. man about to be, or newly mar- BRIDEMAID, ”. woman who attends bride. ‘ried. BRIDEWELL,; n. house of correction. BRIDLE, ”. instrument to restrain horse. BRI*. BRIDOON, n. light snaffle distinct from main bit s. BRIEF, a. short; m. paper of instructions; letter BRIER, n. prickly shrub. [from the Pope. BRIG, n. vessel with two masts square-rigged. BRIGADIER, ”. officer of brigade—body of troops, BRIGAND, 7. one of band of robbers, BRIGANTINE, %. light vessel without deck. « BRILLIANT, a. shining; . diamond cut angularly. BRIMFUL, BRIMMING, a. full the brim _or BRIMSTONE, ”. mineral sulphur. [edge. BRINDED,-a. streaked ; spotted. u BRINE-PAN, ”. pit of salt water for evaporation. ~ BRINY, a. of brine—water impregnated with salt. BRINK, 7. edge; border. BRISKET, n. ‘breast of animal. : ‘ BRISTLE, n. part of swine’s hair;—. raise bristles. BRITANNIA-METAL, 7. compound, chiefly of BRITTLENESS, n. aptness to break. [block tin. BROACH, n. a spit ;—v. tap; utter. [of ship. BROADSIDE, n. discharge of all guns on one side BROCADE, n. silk stuff variegated with gold and ‘BROCHURE, n. pamphlet. [silver. BROCKET, n. ted deer two years old. _—_ dialect. BROGAN, n. thick shoe. BROGUE, m. corrupt BROIL, n. tumult;—v. dress over coals; be in aheat. BROKER, 7. agent who transacts on commission. BROKERAGE, BROKAGE, n. business commission BRONCHIAL, a. relating to throat. [ofa broker. BRONCHITIS, 7. throat affection. BRONCHOTOMY, n. incision into windpipe. BRONZE, 7. compound of copper and tin. BROOCH, n. jewel. [chickens. BROOD, 2. offspring ;—v. sit, as on eggs; cover BROOK,n.small natural stream;—v.bear; submit to. BROOM, n. shrub ; besom to sweep with. BROTH, n. liquor in which flesh is boiled. BROTHEL, n. house of ill-fame. BROWBEAT, v. beat down by impudence. : BROWNIE, 7, kind of supposed good-natured BROWNISM, z. congregationalism. {spirit. BROWN-STUDY, v. dull thoughtfulness ; reverie. BROWSE, »v. feed on shoots of shrubs; ”. twigs of BRUIN, ”, name of a bear. [shrubs. BRUISER, n. boxer; bully. BRUIT, n. v. report ; BRUMAL, a. belonging to winter. (rumour. BRUMMAGEM, a. (of Birmingham) showy but BRUNETTE, n. dark complexioned woman,[sham. BRUNT, n. shock; attack; onset. BRUSH-WOOD, 7. underwood. BRUTALITY, m. savageness. BRUTE, n. irrational animal;—a. senseless; savage. BRUTUM FULMEN, n. empty threat. BRYONY, n. climbing plant. BRYTHONIC, a. noting Welsh language. [ject. BUBBLE, n. small bladder of water; empty pro- BUCCANEER, n. piratical adventurer. lye. BUCK, n. male of deer, &c.; dandy;—v. steep in BUCKLE, n. instrument for fastening straps ;—v. BUCKLER, n. shield. [fasten with buckle; apply. BUCKRAM, n. coarse linen cloth stiffened with BUCOLIC, a. pastoral ;—m. pastoral poem. [glue. BUDGE, ». stir; go; move, ; BUDGERO, n. large Bengal pleasure-boat. BUDGET, zn. bag; pouch; financial statement. BUFF, n. leather dressed with oil. . BUFFALO, n. kind of wild ox; pl. Buffaloes. BUFFER, n. something to break force of collision. BUFFET, v. box; strike with the fist. BUFFOONERY, n. conduct of a buffoon ; low jests. BUG, n. generic term for various insects. BUGBEAR, n. frightful object. x BUGGY, a. having bugs ;—™. light carriage. BUGLE, n. military instrument of music. BUHL, n. metallic figures inlaid in dark wood, &c. BUHRSTONE, n. species of quartz, used for mill- BULBOUS, @. with bulbs or round roots. [stones. BULIMY, n. voracious appetite. BULK-HEAD, 2. partition in a ship. BULL, n. animal; pope's edict; blunder. BULLARY, n. collection of papal bulls. BULLETIN, n. official report. BULL-FINCH, n. singing bird. BULLION, v. uncoined silver or gold. BULLSEYE, n. small window or lantern of round- ed or projecting glass; centre of target. BULLY, m. quarrelsome fellow;—v. threaten BULRUSH, n. rush growing in water. [noisily. BULWARK, n. fortification. BUMBLEBEE, 7. BUMBLEDOM, n. official pomposity. [large bee. BUMPER, 2. glass filled to brim. BUMPKIN, n. awkward person; clown. BUMPTIOUS, a. offensively self-assertive. BUNGALOW, n. one-storied house in India. BUNGLE, »v. do clumsily ; spoil. BUNION, n. excrescence on toe. BUNK, n. case of boards for a bed. BUNKUM, BUNCOMBE, n. bombastic talk. BUNTING, n. thin cloth for ships’ flags, Buoy, n. floating piece of wood or cork to direct or bear cable ;—v. keep afloat ; sustain. BUOYANCY, quality of floating ; specific lightness. BUR, n. prickly head of plant. [government office. BUREAU, n. chest of drawers for papers or clothes; BUREAUCRACY, n. governing through depart- BURGESS, n. freeman ofa city. [mental chiefs. BURGHER, n. freeman of borough. BURGLAR, n. one who breaks into a house by BURGOMASTER, n. chief magistrate. [night. BURIAL, n. act of burying; a funeral. BURKE, v. murder in order to sell bodies. BURLESQUE, a. laughter-raising ; . ludicrous BURLY, great; boisterous. {representation, BURNISH, v. polish; brighten ;—m. gloss. BURR, n. roughness of voice in sounding letter r, BURROW, n. lodge in earth for rabbits, &c.; also v. BURSAR, vn, college treasurer ; holder of scholar- BURSARY, %. a scholarship. [ships. BURTON, x. small ship-tackle. BURY, v. inter ina grave; conceal, BUSHEL, n. dry measure of eight gallons or four BUSINESS, ”. employment; occupation. [pecks. BUSK, n. piece of steel or whalebone worn in BUSKIN, . half boot. BUSS, m. v. kiss. [corsets. BUST, . statue of head and shoulders. [tion. BUSTLE, v. be busy ;—2. tumult ; hurry ; commo- BUSY, a, earnestly employed; officious; v. employ, BUSYBODY, n. a meddling, officious person. BUTCHERY, n. slaughter of cattle; cruel murder. BUTT-END, v. thicker end of a thing. BUTLER, n. servant who has care of liquors. BUTT, n mark to shoot at; one who is ridiculed; 126 gallons of wine ;—v. strike with head. BUTTERINE, %., imitation of butter made of fat. BUTTERTOOTH, n. broad fore tooth. BUT BUTTERY, 7. room where provisions are kept: BUTTOCK, 7. upper part of thigh. BUTTRESS, n. wall to support a superstructure. “ BUTYRINE, n. oily matter in butter. 3 BUXOM, a. lively; brisk. BUZzZ, ». humming sound ;—»v. make a low sound; BUZZARD, n. species of hawk. [whisper. By-AND-BY, ad. presently; soon. [town or society. BY-END, n. private interest. BY-LAW, m. law of a By-WORD, n. comnion. saying’; proverb. BYSSINE,. a. made of silk, a; ic CABAL, n. private party of men;—intrigue pri- vately. (traditions. CABALIST, n. one skilled in Cabala or Jewish CABINET, n. set of drawers; executive of a state CABOOSE, n. cook room of ship. CABRIOLET, CAB, ». covered carriage drawn by- CACAO, n, chocolate tree. [one horse. CACHE, n. hole to preserve provisions in northern CACHEXY, n. ill habit of body. {regions. CACHINNATION, vn. loud laughter. CACKLE, v, make the noise of hen ;—also n. CACOETHES, (e’th) n. bad custom. CACOPHONY, n. disagreeable sound of words; unnatural voice; musical discord. CACTUS, n. prickly shrub with fleshy leaves. CAD, n. errand-boy or boy who tends door. CADAVEROUS, a. like a dead body. CADDY, n. small box for tea. CADE, CAG, 7. barrel or cask. CADENCE, . fall or modulation of voice. CADET, n. military pupil.. CADI,n. Turkish judge. CADUCEAN, a. belonging to Mercury's wand. CAITIFF, n. base fellow; villain. CAJOLERY, 2. flattery. CALASH, . cover for head; kind of carriage, CALCAREOUS, a. having properties of lime. CALCINATION, n. calcining or reducing to powder. CALCULABLE, a. that may be reckoned. CALCULOUS, a. stony ; gravelly. CALCULUS, n. stone in bladder; calculations based on minute differences or infinite parts. CALDRON, n. large kettle, CALENDAR, n. almanac. [hot press. CALENDER, v. give gloss to cloth or paper ;—n. CALENDS, n. pl. first day of each Roman month. CALIBRE, CALIBER, n. bore of fire-arms ; mentak CALICO, n. stuff made of cotton, [capacity. CALIPHATE, 7”. office of caliph—Mohammedan CALIGRAPHY, n. fair penmanship. [chief priest. CALISTHENICS, n. pl. graceful bodily exercises. CALK, v. stop seams of ship; arm with sharp points. CALLIOPE, (i’) 2. Muse presiding over music and. CALLOUS, n. hard; indurated. — [heroic poetry. CALLOW, a. unfiedged ; naked. CALOMEL, ”. preparation of mercury. CALORIC, n. principle or matter of heat. CALOTYPE, n. daguerrotype transferred to paper. CALUMET, 2. Indian pipe of peace. CALUMNIATE, v. accuse falsely. CALUMNY, m. malicious accusation. CALVINISM, 2. the five chief doctrines of Calvin. CALYX, n. covering of flower; cup. CAMBRIC, n. fine linen or cotton. (the giraffe. CAMEL, n. animal of Arabia. CAMELOPARD, 7. CAMEO, n. precious stone sculptured in relief. CAMERA, n, apparatus for taking pictures by pho- CAMISADE, n. attack made in the dark. (tography. CAMLET, n. stuff made of wool and silk. CAMPAIGN, n. time an army keeps the field. CAMPANILE, (-eel) n. tower for clock or bell. CAMPANOLOGY, 2. art of ringing bells. CAMP-CEILING, 7. one with walls inclining in- CAMPHENE, n. spirit of turpentine. (wards. CAMPHORATED, a. impregnated with camphor— solid white gum. [founded rumour. CANAL, nm. watercourse; apipe. CANARD, ”. un- CANARY, n. kind of wine; species of singing bird. CANCEL, »v. blot out; efface. CANCELLATED, a. marked by cross lines. CANCER, sign in the zodiac: virulent ulcer. CANDELABRUM, 2. candlestick with branches. CANDIDATE, n, one who sues or is proposed for CANE-BRAKE, 7. thicket of canes. [office. CANINE, a. having properties of the dog. CANISTER, n. small tin box. [come corrupt. CANKER, n. disease in animals and plants ;—v. be- CANKEROUS, a. corroding like a canker. CANKER-WORM, ”. worm that destroys CANNIBAL, nm. man-eater. [an CANNONADE, x. firing of cannon with ball. CANNY, CANNIE, a. cautious ; prudent. CANOE, 7. boat made of a tree. CANON, n. rule; church dignitary. CANON, Canyon, n. mountain gorgein N. America. CANONICAL, a. according to canons; ecclesiastical. CANONICALS, n. pl. prescribed dress of clergy. CANONIST, ”. one versed in canon law. CANONIZATION, 2. enrolling among saints. CANON-LAW, 7. laws sanctioned by church of CANOPY, ”. covering over the head. {Rome. CANOROUS, a. musical. CANT, v. 2. toss; whine. CANTANKEROUS, a. quarrelsome ; venomous. CANTATA, ”. song intermixed with airs. CANTEEN, ”. tin vessel for liquors ; sutler's shop in CANTER, n. moderate gallop;—also v. [garrison. CANTHARIDES, ”. Spanish blister-flies. CANTICLE, m. song. CANTICLES, nm. Song of CANTO, n. division of poem. [Solomon. CANTON, n. division of a country. CANTONMENT, n. district occupied by soldiers. CANVAS, m. coarse cloth for sails, é&c.; sails in. CANVASS, v. examine; solicit votes. {general CAOUTCHOUG, n. india-rubber or gum elastic. CAPABLE, a. having capacity or ability. CAPACIOUS, a. wide; large. CAPAPIE (pe’) ad. from head to foot. CAPARISON, n. trappings for a horse ;—v. dress CAPE, n. headland; neck-piece. {pompously. CAPER, n. bud of the caperbush; a leap;—v. skip. CAPILLARY, a. resembling a hair;—n. small tube. CAPITAL, n. principal sum; stock; large letter; chief city; upper part of acolumn; a. affecting the head or life; principal. CAPITALIST, m. one who employs or has capital. CAPITALIZE,_v. convert into capital; find pre-~. sent value of periodic payment. CAPITATION, n. numeration by heads; poll-tax. CAPITOL, n. temple in Rome; government house. CAPITULAR, n, statutes of ecciesiastical chapter or council. 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