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An universal etymological English dictionary : comprehending the derivations of the generality of words in the English tongue. [Vol. II], Containing, I. An additional collection ... of ... words ... II. An orthographical dictionary / [edited by N. Bailey].

Date:
1721-1727
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Credit: An universal etymological English dictionary : comprehending the derivations of the generality of words in the English tongue. [Vol. II], Containing, I. An additional collection ... of ... words ... II. An orthographical dictionary / [edited by N. Bailey]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    é f “ABINGDON; (9. d. Abby-Town] a Town in Barkfbire, tormerly called Sheo-}in ufe among Popifh Pricits. F. of L, wefbam 5 alcerwards Abanb$une, by. the Exglifh-Saxous, probably from an Abby buile there by Cif/z, King of the Vice-Sax- GIS. » ABINTESTAE, an Heir to ane who ir. paration of a Medicine in any Liquor to cleaiufe it from its Dregs and Impurities. ABNEGATION, [in Divinity} isthe renouncing ones Intereft, Pleafures, Paffi- ons 3 Self-denjal. ~~ ABNER, | \3D% H. i.e. The Fa- ther’s Lamp] Unkle to K. Sau/, and Cap- tain General of his Army. / To ABNODATE, | Abnodatum,L.} to died without a Will. L. ABISHAG, [JWR EB. ie. The Father’s Error] a beautitul’ young Virgin, who cherifhed King David in his old Age. PABISHAL, CNBR A i.e. The prune Trees, Cc.” Father’s Reward] one of K. David’s Cham-| ABNODA'TION,the Pruning of Trees, pions.’ and cutting off their Knobs and Knots. * ABISHERISING, a Forfeit, Amerci-| L 2 ament, or being free from Amerciaments, ABOARD, within the Ship. $.7. Forfeits, or Fines, for any Tranfgreffion. ABOGEN, Bowed. QO. To ABOLISH, ([Abolir, F. ot Abcle- re, L.| to deface, to deftroy utterly, ta reduce to nothing, to repeal.” ABOLISHMENT, [Abcliffement, F.} an abolifhing or difannulling. af ABOLITION, [in Law] the deftroy- ing, or the abfolute repealing of a Law of Cuftom, fo that it fhall never be of force again; Alfo leave given by the King or Judges to a criminal Accufer to forbear farther Profecution. F.of Le. © ABOLITION, [in Meraphyficks] is an utrer deftru@ion of any Being. ; ABOMINABLE, ({Aleminabilis, L. \ that is to be abominated, abhorred, or ha- ted 5 hateful. ; . ABOMINANTS, thofe who abhor or dread any bad Omen or Prefage, and pray to the Gods to prevent its falling on their Heads, ‘To ABOMINATE, [ Abominatum, L.) to abhor, loath, or‘hare. ii ABOMINATION, a deteftablething, a thing tobe abhorred or loathed. L. - ABORIGINES, the Jealians, or fuch other Nations, who pretend to be without Original from any other People; whence the Word is made ufe of to fignify any People born where they lives the firft In- habitants or Natives of a Country, as the Indians in America, the Britains in Enge land, &e. 2 Ger ome a going away, or dying. _ ABJURATION, a Forfwearing, or renouncing by Oath 5 a {worn Banifhment, or forfwearing the Realm 5 a Privilege an- ciently allow’d to one who had committed Felony, and berook himfelf toa San@uary, and chere confefs’d his Crime to the Jultice or the-Coroner. O.L. ABJURATION, an abjuring or de- hying athing’by Oath. F. of L. To ABJURE, [Abjurer, F. of Abju- rare, L.| to quit an Opinion, Cc. to for- fwear the Realm for ever, rather than to come to alegal Trial. O. Le | ABLADIUM, Corn mowed or reap- ed. O. - ABLACTATION, the Weaning of a Child. L.° ; , ~ ABLACTATION, [in Gardening] a off by degrees, till'it be firmly united to the Stock. L- To ABLAQUEATE, [ Ablaqueatum, L.| to uncover the Roots of Trees, Cc. ABLAQUEATION, a laying open or bare the bottom of theTrunks and Roots @re. they may bear Fritberter,. L, ~ ABLATION, a taking away. L. ABLEGATION, a fending forth, or @ur of the way. L. “ ABLATIVE Cafe, the laft of the fix : Abortion, an untimely Birth. Cafes in Nouns and Participles. Gram. ABORTION, Mifcarriage in Women 3 Gr.) Blindnefs, Unadvifednefs. - To ABLOCATE, | Ablocatum,L.) to fer to hire. ai - ABLUENT' Medicines, the fame with wibfergent 3 which f¢¢s | city to live. ‘Ne