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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![OPP OPPOSITE, a. contrary in position; adverse. OPPOSITION, a. resistance; an opposing party. OPPRESSIVE, a. burdensome ; unjust. OPPROBRIUM, n. scornful reproach ; infamy. OPTATIVE, a, expressing desire or wish, OPTICAL, @. pertaining to vision or optics.{vision. OPTICS, n. pl. science of the nature and laws of ‘OPTIMISM, 2, the doctrine that everything is for OPTIONAL, a. left to choice or option. {the best. OPULENCE, ., wealth ; riches. ORACLE, n. opinion deemed infallible; wise man. ORACULAR, a, uttering oracles; authoritative. ORAL, delivered by the mouth. ORANGEMAN, m. upholder of Protestant ascend- ORANGERY, 2. plantation of orange trees. [ancy. ORANG-OUTANG, n. great ape, having deformed resemblance to man. “ORATORIO, n. sacred drama set to music: chapel. ORATORY, n. art of public speaking; small chapel. ORBICULAR, a. circular; spherical. ORBIT, ». path of a planet or comet; cavity of ORCADIAN, a. belonging to Orkney. __[the eye. “ORCHARD, n. assemblage or garden of fruit trees, ORCHESTRA, (or’kes) 2. part of theatre for musi- cians; the musicians. i ORDEAL, ». trial by fire or water; severe scrutiny. ORDERLY, a, regular;—ad. methodically ;—n. officer’s messenger. ORDINAL, a, noting order ;—n. book of rites. ORDINANCE, n. rule; law; rite. {public table, ORDINARY, a. usual; inferior ;—n. church judge 3 ORDINATE, %, straight line from any point in abscissa to any point in curve. ORDNANCE, n. heavy artillery; cannon. ORDONNANCE, n. proper disposition of parts in ORDURE, n. dung; filth. [pictures, buildings, &c. ‘ORE, m. compound of metal and other mater. -OREAD, 7. mountain nymph. ORGAN, n. instrument of action or motion; wind instrument of music. {taining organs. ORGANISM, n. organic structure or structure con- ORGANIZE, v. form with organs; form in due order. ‘ORGANON, . instrument; book of scientific ORGIES, (or’jez) m. pl. frantic revels. [methods. ORIBL, n. bay window. ORIENTAL, a, eastern. ORIFICE, 7. opening. ORIFLAMME, n. ancient French royal standard. ORIGENISM, n. Neo-platonic christianity. ORIGIN, n. beginning ; source, {things. ORIGINALITY, 2. being original or producing new ORIGINATE, wv. bring into existence; take rise; ORION, (ri) 2. southern constellation. [begin. ORISON, (or’) n. prayer. ORMOLU, (or’) . brass or copper gilt. ORMUZD, n. chief deity of ancient Persians— Parsees ; the good principle opposed to Ahri- man the evil principle. ORNAMENTAL, a. tending to adorn or embellish, ORNATE, @. adorned; decorated. ORNITHOLITE, n. petrified bird. ORNITHOLOGY, m. science which treats of birds. ‘OROLOGY, m. science of mountains ORPHAN, m. fatherless or motherless child. ORPHANAGE, n. state of, home for, orphans. ORPHEAN, (fé’)a.of Orpheus ; melodious.{planets. ORRERY, nm. instrument to show revolutions of ORRA, a. odd; left over; occasional] (Scotch). ORTHODOXY, n. soundness in doctrine. ORTHOEPY, m, correct pronunciation of words. ORTHOGRAPHY, n. correct spelling. ORTHOPAEDIC, a. reiating to orthopaedy or cur- OSCILLATE, v. swing; vibrate.[ing of deformities. OSCILLATORY, (os’) @ moving as a pendulum. OSCITATION, 2. act of gaping. OSCULATE, 2. kiss; coincide, as two curves. -OSIER, n. willow. [Isis. OSIRIS, (si’) n. chief Egyptian deity, husband of OSMANLI, m. official functionary; placeman OSSEOUS, a. bony; like bone. {(Turkish). OSSIANIC, «. relating to Ossian, Celtic poet. OSSICLE,n.small bone. OSSIFY,v.change to bone. OSSIVOROUS, a. feeding on bones. OSTENSIBLE, a. apparent. ‘OSTENSIVE, a. tending to show; exhibiting. OSTENTATIOUS, a. affectedly showy ; gaudy. OSTEOLOGY, n. description of bones. OSTIARY, 7. mouth of a river. OSTRACISE, v. inflict ostracism. [ancient Athens. OSTRACISM, m. banishment by popular vote in OSTRICH, n. large bird with very short wings. OTIUM CUM DIGNITATE, L. dignified ease OTOLOGY, n. description of the ear. and a couplet (e.g., Don Juan). OTTER, n. amphibious quadruped. OTTO, OTTAR, v. essential oil of roses. OTTOMAN, n. stuffed seat; Turk ;—a. of Turkey. OUBLIETTE, 2. dungeon for life-imprisonment. OUROLOGY, n. judging of diseases by urine. OUST, v. eject with force. (sure, &c. OUT, as prefix, means distance, in greater mea- OUTDO, v, surpass. QUTFIT, ”. equipment for a voyage. a OUTHEROD, v. exceed in cruelty or absurdity. OUTHOUSE, 7. appendage to the mansion. OUTING, n. excursion; airing. _ OUTLANDISH, @. foreign; rustic. __ [fit of law. OUTLAW, v.n. deprive, or one deprived, of bene- OUTLAWRY, 2. making or being an outlaw. OUTLAY, n. expenditure. OUTLINE, n. exterior line of a figure ; sketch. OUTPOST, . station without a camp. OUTRAGE, ». insult ;—n. violence ; insult. OUTRAGEOUS, a. beyond reason, decency, &c. OUTRANCE, (ootrongs) 2. the last extremity. OUTRE (tre’) a. overstrained ; exaggerated. OUTRIDE, v. ride faster than. OUTRIDER, 7. attending servant on horseback, OUTRIGHT, ad. immediately ; completely. OUTSET, n. beginning; opening. OUTSKIRT, n. border; suburb. : OUTSTRIP, v. outgo; exceed; leave behind. OUTWIT, v. overcome by stratagem. OUTWORK, n. fortification. OVAL, a. egg-shaped; ovate; oblong;—n. egg- OVARIOUS, a. consisting of eggs.. [shaped body. OVARY, 2. place where eggs are formed. OVATION, n. inferior or less formal triumph. OVEN, n. arched cavity for baking. == OVER, as prefix, means excess or superiority. OVERALLS, n. kind of long trousers. K -OVERBEARING, a. haughty and dogmatical. OVERCAST, @. overspread with gloom; sewed -QVERCHARGE, n. excessive load or price. [over. OVE OVERDRAW, ». draw orders beyond the credit. OVERGROWTH,n. exuberant or excessive growth. OVERHAUL, v. turn overand examine; overtake. OVERHEAR, ». hear by accident. . OVERLOOK, v. inspect; neglect; excuse. OVERPOISE, n. preponderant weight. OVERREACH, ». deceive. OVERRUN, ¥. spread over; ravage; overflow. OVERSEER, vn. supervisor. : OVERSHOT, a. receiving water over a wheel. OVERSIGHT, 7. mistake; superintendence, OVERT,-a. open; public. OVERTAKE, v. come up with. OVERTURE, n. opening; proposal ; introductory OVERWEENING, @. conceited. _ [piece of music. OVERWHELM, v. overpower and crush. OVICULAR, a. pertaining to an egg... - OVIFORM, a. egg-shaped. OVINE, a. relating to OVIPAROUS, a. producing eggs. (sheep. OVULE, x. rudimentary seed or egg. OWING, a. due; imputable to. [to sorrel. OWN, v. avow ; possess. OXALIC, (al) a. relating OXYDE, ». compound of oxygen and a base. OXYDATION, n. converting into an oxyde. OXYDIZE, v. convert into an oxyde. {part of air. OXYGEN, n. gas which generates acids; respirable OXYGENATE, vw. cause to combine with oxygen; OXYGENOUS, a. pertaining to oxygen. [oxydize. OXYMEL, n. mixture of vinegar and honey. OXYMORON, (mo’) 2. words of opposite meanings OYER, n. hearing or trial of causes. [connected. OYSTER, ». bivalvular shell-fish. OZONE, 2. peculiar principle in the atmosphere. P PABULAR, a. pertaining to food or pabulum, PACHALIC, (shawl’) . jurisdiction of pacha. PACHA, n. Turkish viceroy. [thick-skinned. PACHYDERM, 2. non-ruminant. hoofed animal; PACIFIC, @. conciliatory ; pacificatory. PACIFY, v. appease; allay. =... (gain. PACKMAN, n. peddler. PACT, 2. covenant; bar- PACTOLIAN, a. relating to Pacto‘lus, river with PADDOCK, n. small inclosure; toad.fgolden sands. PADLOCK, m. movable lock for a staple. PAAAN, n. song of triumph or joy. PAGANISM, n. heathenism. PAGEANT, PAGEANTRY, ”. pompous show. PAGODA, (gd6’) m. Indian idol, temple, and coin. PAIDEUTICS, n. science of education. PAILLASSE, 7. straw bed. PAINTER, m. one who paints; rope to fasten a PAL, PALL, 2. accomplice. [boat. PALADIN, n. knight-errant, [the shoulders, PALANQUIN, (kén’) m. covered carriage borne on PALATAL, (pal’) ”. letter uttered by tongue and PALATIAL,a.like a palace.[palate or roof of mouth. PALATINE, (pal’) a. or n. with, or one with, royal PALAVER,2. flatter; 2. deceptive talk.[privileges. PALE, n. fence, as pave of the church. PALEACEOUS, @. like chaff. [ively. PALEOGRAPHY, (0g’) ”. ancient writings collect- PALEOLITHIC, a. of earlier stone period of pre- historic: times. 3 PALEOLOGY, n. treatise on antiquities. : PALEONTOLOGY, z. natural history of ancient creatures and plants; fossil geological remains, PALESTRA, 7. wrestling-placé or gymnasium. PALETOT, (to) v. loose, thin coat. PALFREY,n.small horse.[nut of watch; straw bed. PALIMPSEST, x. parchment with one writing be- PALING, n. fence work. [low another. PALINGENESIS, . regeneration ; insect changes. PALINODE, n. recantation in verse. PALISADE, n.fortification of pales or stakes.[cloy. PALL, n. coffin covering ;—v. make vapid; cloak; PALLADIUM, n. statue of Pallas; effective defence. PALLIATIVE,”.that which palliates or extenuates; PALLID, a. pale; wan. {—a. mitigating. PALL-MALL, n. game with ball, mallet, and ring; gave name to Pall-Mall in London. PALM, n. tree; inner part of hand; v.impose upon. PALMER,n. pilgrim from H.l_andwith palmstaff, PALM-OIL, oi! got from palms PALMY, a. flourishing. PALMETTO, n. palm tree. & PALMY, a. flourishing. PALMISTRY, 7. telling fortunes by the hand. PALM-SUNDAY, n. Sunday next before Easter PALPABLE, a. that may be felt, PALPEBRAL, a. relating to the eyelids. PALFITATE, v. throb or beat, as the heart.” PALSY, ”. loss of power of voluntary muscular PALTER, ». fail; shift; play tricks ; balk. [motion. PALTRY, a. mean; pitiful; insignificant. PAMPAS, 2. South American prairies, PAMPER, »v. feed to the full. PAMPHLET, n. sheets stitched but not bound. PAN, 2. fabled god of flocks and herds. PANACEA, (sé’) 22. universal remedy. [games. PANCRATIUM, n. boxing and wrestling at Greek PANCREAS, (pan’) m. soft gland of the body; sweet-bread. [books, authorised by Justinian. PANDECTS, 7. pl. digest of Roman civil law in 50 PANDEMONIUM, n. council-hall of evil spirits. PANDER, 7. pimp; mean wretch. PANE, n. sheet of glass. PANEGYRIC, a. or m. laudatory, or laudatory PANEL, 7. square of wainscot; jury roll. [speech PANIC, m. sudden fright without good cause. PANNEL, vn. rustic saddle; legal term for jury; in Scotland, prisoner at the bar. PANNIER, n. basket to be carried on horses. PANOPLY, 7. complete armour. PANORAMA, n. complete view. [races. PANSLAVISM, m. scheme to unite all the Slavic PANTALOON, n. breeches and stockings in one piece; clown. ; PANTHEISM, 2. that the universe is God. : PANTHEON, 7. temple in Rome to all gods. |[ing. PANTOGRAPH, v. instrument to copy any draw- PANTOMIME, 2. representing in dumb show. PAPACY, n. office and dignity of the pope. PAPAL, @. belonging to the pope. PAPAVEROUS, a. resembling the poppy. PAPIER-MACHE, (pap-ya-ma’-sha) 22.articles made of paper pulp japanned, . PAPILIONACEOUS, a. resembling a butterfly, PAPILLARY, a. resembling nipples, PAPIST, 2. Roman Catholic, : PAPPOUS, @ downy. PAPPY, a. succulent, PAPULOUS, a. covered with little vesicles. PAP PAPYRUS, (pi). Egyptian plant and paper made PAR, n. state of equality ; equal value. [from it. PARABLE, ”, illustrative story. PARABOLA, (ab’) 7. conic section. {similitude. PARABOLIC, (bol’) a. expressed by parable or PARACHUTE, (par‘a-shoot) m. instrument to ease descent in a balloon. PARACLETE, 7. Holy Ghost; advocate. PARADE, n, pompous exhibition; military display. PARADIGM, (dim) m. example; model. PARADISAICAL, (sa”) a. pertaining to paradise. PARADISE, n. garden of Eden; heaven. PARADOX, 7. tenet seemingly absurd, yet true. PARAFFIN,n.substance got from Boghead cannel- PARAGON, . pattern of excellence. (coal. PARAGRAPH, n. distinct part of.a discourse. PARALLAX, n. change of place ina heavenly body as viewed from different points. PARALLEL, a. equally distant;—. line equally distant from another at all points;—v. compare.. PARALLELISM, n. likeness in important particu- PARALOGISM, (al’6-jizm) 7. false reasoning. [lars. PARALYTIC,2.one affected with paralysis or palsy. .PARALYZE, ». strike with palsy ; destroy action, PARAMOUNT, a. chief; superior to all others. PARAMOUR, n. lover; mistress, in a bad sense. PARAPET, ”, wall for defence. PARAPHERNALIA, 7. pl. apparel and ornaments PARAPHRASE, v. copious explanation. [moon. PARASELENE, 2. circle round the moon; mock PARASITE, . hanger on; plant growing on an- PAREOIL, ». boil partly. [other. PARCAE, n. the Fates. PARCEL, 7. small bundle; portion. PARCENARY, n. being parceners or joint heirs. PARCHMENT. n. skin of sheep or goat dressed fer PARE, v. gradually diminish. {writing Gn. PAREGORIC,(gor’) n.medicine that mitigates pain. PARENTHESIS, (ren’) n. sentence or part of it, in- cluded in curved lines, thus ( ). PARERGON, (er’) n. side work; not one’s main PARGET, (par‘jet) n. gypsum; plaster-stone. [duty. PARHELION, nv. mock sun; pi. Parhelia. PARIAH, (pa’re-a) n. lowest caste in Hindostan. PARIETAL, (ri’) @. pertaining to or forming a wall, PARI PASSU, L. with equal pace. PARISH, v. unit in local government. PARISHIONER, n. one belonging to a parish. PARISIAN, n. inhabitant of Paris. PARITY, #. equality of number, likeness, quantity, PARLANCE, n. talk; conversation. (&c. PARLEY, n. conference ; oral treaty ;—v. dally. PARLIAMENT, n. the legislature of Great Britain. PAROCHIAL, a. belonging to a parish. PARODY, n. different application of words ;—v. apply differently ; give burlesque imitation, PAROLE, n. word of honour ; verbal promise. PAROQUET, (par’o-ket).. small parrot. PAROTID, (rot’) a. noting glands near the ears. PAROXYSM, n. violent fit of pain. PARQUETRY, n. inlaid floor forming figure. PARRICIDE, n. murder, or murderer, of parent. PARRY, v. ward off. PARSEE, n. Persian immigrant into Hindostan. PARSIMONIOUS, a. frugal to excess. PARSIMONY, %. excessive economy. PARSONAGE,n. house of parson or parish minister. PARTERRE, n. level plot of ground. PARTHENON, n. temple of Minerva at Athens. PARTIAL, a. including a part; not general; biased. PARTIALITY, v. undue bias. PARTICEPS CRIMINIS, L. sharer in a crime. PARTICIPANT, a. sharing; partaking;.2. partaker. PARTICIPLE,”.a word partlynoun and partlyverb. PARTICLE, n, minute portion of matter; atom. PARTICULARITY, 2. minuteness of detail. PARTICULARIZE, v. name particulars or details. PARTISAN, n. adherent to a party. PARTITION, v, or n. separate, or that which sepa- PARTNER, . associate in business; sharer. [rates. PARTRIDGE, n, well-known bird of game, PARTURITION, 2. act of giving birth. PARVENU, n. upstart. PASCHAL, a. pertaining to the passover. PASQUINADE, v. satirical writing. PASSABLE, a. that may be passed ; tolerable. PASS-BOOK, 7. book to enter articles bought on PASSE, (sa’) Fr. past prime; out ofuse. [credit. PASSENGER, . one that travels in some public PASSERINE, a. relating to sparrows. [conveyance, PASSIBLE, a. susceptible of impressions. PASSIM, ad. everywhere. PASSION, n. suffering ; strong emotion. PASSIONATE, a. easily excited. PASSION-PLAY,n.play showing sufferings of Christ held every ten years in Bavaria. PASSIVE, a, receiving impressions ; unresisting. PASSOVER, n. Jewish feast commemorating the PASSPORT, n. permission to pass; license.[exodus, PASTEBOARD, 7. species of thick paper. PASTERN, n. horse’s joint next the foot. PASTILLE, n. roll of paste ; kind of perfume. PASTIME, z. diversion ; sport. [scribing rural life. PASTORAL, a. rural; of a pastor ;—n. poem de- PASTORATE, n. office of pastor or minister. PASTRY, 2. pies ; tarts ; cakes. PASTURAGE,n. lands grazed by cattle: grass; pas- PASTY, a. like paste or dough ;—n. pie. [ture. PATCHWORK, n. bits of cloth sewed together; PATE,2.head ; skin of calfs head [bungling work. PATEN, n. small plate for the eucharist.[—a. open. PATENT, n.v grant of, or grant, exclusive right; PATENTEE, v. holder of a patent. PATERNAL, a. fatherly ; hereditary. PATERNITY, n. relation of a father. PATERNOSTER, n. Lord's prayer. PATHETIC, a. affecting; with pathos—warmth, PATHIC, n. male who submits to sodomy.[passion. PATHOGNOMY, n expression of the passions and their signs. {of. diseases. PATHOLOGY, n. science of causes and symptoms PATIBULARY, a. relating to gallows or cross. PATIENCE,7. power of suffering ; perseverance. PATOIS, (twa) z. language of lower classes. PATRIARCH, n. head of family or church. PATRICIAN, n. a. nobleman, or of noble family, PATRIMONY, n. estate derived by inheritance, PATRIOTISM, 2. love of country. ~ {fathers. PATRISTIC, @. pertaining to the ancient Christian PATROL, n. guard that goes round a camp at PATRONAGE, n. support ;. protection. {night. PATRONIZE, v. act as patron or protector; coun- tenance. [ancestor. PATRONYMIC, m. name derived from parent or PAT PATTEN, 7. base of column ; wooden shoe with PATTER, ». strike as drops of rain. [iron ring. PATTERN, n. model for imitation. PAUCITY, n. fewness. PAUNCH, n. belly. PAUPER, n. poor person ; one who receives alms. PAVILION, n. tent ; building with dome. ‘ PAVONINE, (pav’) a: brilliant, like peacock’s tail. PAWNBROKER,”.onewho lends money on pledge. PAYEE, n. one to whom moneyis to be paid. PAZEND, n. religious dialect of Parsees. PEACEABLE, a. disposed to peace; quiet. PEACEFUL, a. quiet in mind ; undisturbed. PEARL, n, white substance found in oyster. PEARLASH, n. refined potash, PEASE, n. pl. peas collectively. PEAT, 7. turf use 1 PEASANTRY, 7. rustics; rural workers. [as fuel. PEBBLY, a. full of pebbles—roundish stones. PECCABLE, a. liable to sin. [nal ; faulty. PECCADILLO, x. slight fault. PECCANT, a. crimi- PECCAVI, L. I have sinned or offended. PECK, n. ¢ bushel ;—v. strike with beak. PECTINAL, a. like a comb. (cine for the breast. PECTORAL, a. of the breast;—n. breastplate; medi- PECULATE, v. defraud the public. PECULIAR, a. appropriate; singular. PECUNIARY, @. consisting in money. PEDAGOGICS, n. pl. science of teaching. PEDAGOGUE. n. schoolmaster. PEDAL,a. pertaining to foot ;—2.foot lever or key. PEDANT, 2. one making display of his learning. PEDANTIC, a. displaying pedantry PEDANTRY, n. ostentation of learning. PEDDEER, 2. travelling trader in small wares. PEDDLING, @, trifling. PEDESTAL, n. base of column, statue, &c. PEDESTRIAN, a. on foot ;—2. one who walks. PEDICULAR, a. infested with lice. PEDIGREE, n. genealogy; lineage. (building. PEDIMENT, 2. ornamental crowning of front of PEDOBAPTIST, . one holding infant baptism. PEDUNCLE, z. stem of flower or fruit. PEERAGE, 2. body of peers or nobles. PEERLESS, @. without ape or equal. PEEVISH, a. easily vexed ; fretful. PEGASUS, n. winged horse; northern star-cluster. PELAGIAN, a. pertaining to the sea;—7. one who denies original sin, and trusts to good works, PELERINE, n. cape with ends hanging in front. PELF, 2. money, in an odious sense. PELISSE, (lés) ”. silk habit for female. PELLET, n. little ball. PELLICLE, n. thin external skin; film. PELL-MELL, ad. confusedly. PELLUCID, a. clear; transparent. [thrown. PELT,”.raw hide ; skin ;—v. strike with something PELT-ROT, 7. disease in which wool falls off. PELTRY, 2. skins; furs. PELVIS, n. bony cavity forming lower part of belly. 5 {with raisins and fat. PEMMICAN, n. dried meat pounded and mixed PENAL, @. denouncing or incurring punishment. PENALTY, n, punishment. PENANCE, . suffering expressive of repentance. PENANG-LAWYER, n. large walking-stick. PENATES, (a’-tes) L. household gods. PENCHANT, (pan-shan’) x. inclination. PENDANT, 2. jewel; flag. PENDENCY, 2. suspense ; delay of decision. PENDENT, a. hanging. PENDING, a. undecided. PENDICLE, n. thing attached to another. _ PENDULUM, n. body suspended and vibrating. PENETRATE, ». pierce ; enter. . PENETRATION, n. act of entering ; sagacity. PENINSULA, n. land nearly surrounded by water. PENETRALIA, n. interior part ; sanctuary. PENITENTIAL, a. expressing penitence—sorrow for sin. {house of correction; prison. PENITENTIARY, a. relating to. penitence ;—n. PENNANT, PENNON, x. long flag; hoisting tackle. PENNATE, a. winged. - PENNYWEIGHT, n. troy weight of 24 grains. PENNYWISE, @. saving small sums at risk of PENSILE, a. hanging. [larger. PENSION,n.settled yearly allowance;(pang-si-ong? boarding house on the Continent. PENSIVE, a. thoughtful; sad. PENT, a. closely PENTAGON, 2. figure of five angles. [confined. PENTAMETER, n. poetic verse of five feet. PENTATEUCH,®.first five books ofOldTestament. PENTECOST, n. Jewish festival fifty days atter PENT-HOUSE,72.shed sloping from wall.[Passover, PENULT, n. last syllable but one. PENUMBRA, n. partial shade in an eclipse, PENURIOUS, a. niggardly. PEONY, PIONY, 7. perennial plant and flowers, PEPTIC, @. aiding digestion. PERAMBULATE, »v. walk round or over. PER CAPITA, L. by heads or polls PERCENTAGE, v. allowance per 100. PERCEIVE, »v. feel ; observe. 4 PERCEPTION, 7. act or power of perceiving. PROLIXITY, n. great length; tediousness, PERCH, x. fish; 5§ yards ;—», light; roost. PERCOLATE, ». Strain through ; filter. PERCUSSION, n. act or effect of striking ; stroke, PERDITION, 2. ruin ; loss of the soul, PERDU, ad. lost; in concealinent. PEREGRINATION, n. travelling ; wandering. PEREMPTORY, @. positive ; absolute. PERENNIAL, @. durable; lasting perpetually. PER FAS ET NEFAS,L.through right and wrong. PERFECTIBILITY, ”. capacity of reaching per- fection—being perfect—complete, finished. PERFIDIOUS, @. with perfidy—violation of faith, P&SRFORATE, ¥. bore or pierce through. PERFORCE, ad. by force. PERFUME, (per’ or fume’) 2.-¥. scent. PERFUMERY, 2. perfumes in general. PERFUNCTORY, a, done to get rid of the duty PERI, (p@'re) 7. fairy. i PERICARDIUM, n. membrane inclosing heart. PERICRANIUM, n. membrane covering skull. PERIGEE, n. point in moon's orbit nearest carth. PERIHELION, n. point in planet’s orbit nearest PERILOUS, a. full of danger or peril. {sun. PERIMETER, vn. outer boundary ofa figure. PERIODICAL, a. regularly returning; m.magazine. PERIODICITY, n. return at regular times. PERIPATETIC, a. walking about; Aristotelian, PERIPHERY, v. circumference of circle. L PERIPHRASTIC, a. expressing or expressed in PERIPLUS, n. voyage round. {many words, PERIPNEUMONIA, 7”. inflammation of lungs.](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b33446258_0033.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
