English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Anchovy
(n.)
A small fish, about three inches in length, of the Herring
family (Engraulis encrasicholus), caught in vast numbers in the
Mediterranean, and pickled for exportation. The name is also applied to
several allied species.
A West Indian fruit like the mango in taste, sometimes
pickled; also, the tree (Grias cauliflora) bearing this fruit.
Anchusin
(n.)
A resinoid coloring matter obtained from alkanet root.
Anchylose
(v. t. & i.)
To affect or be affected with anchylosis; to
unite or consolidate so as to make a stiff joint; to grow together into
one.
Anchylosed
(imp. & p. p.)
of Anchylose
Anchylosing
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Anchylose
Anchylosis
(n.)
Alt. of Ankylosis
Anchylotic
(a.)
Of or pertaining to anchylosis.
Ancient
(n.)
Those who lived in former ages, as opposed to the moderns.
Ancient
(n.)
The bearer of a flag; an ensign.
Ancient
(n.)
An ensign or flag.
Ancient
(n.)
One of the senior members of the Inns of Court or of
Chancery.
Ancient
(n.)
A senior; an elder; a predecessor.
Ancient
(n.)
An aged man; a patriarch. Hence: A governor; a ruler; a
person of influence.
Ancient
(a.)
Former; sometime.
Ancient
(a.)
Old; that happened or existed in former times, usually at
a great distance of time; belonging to times long past; specifically
applied to the times before the fall of the Roman empire; -- opposed to
modern; as, ancient authors, literature, history; ancient days.
Ancient
(a.)
Old; that has been of long duration; of long standing; of
great age; as, an ancient forest; an ancient castle.
Ancient
(a.)
Known for a long time, or from early times; -- opposed to
recent or new; as, the ancient continent.
Ancient
(a.)
Experienced; versed.
Ancient
(a.)
Dignified, like an aged man; magisterial; venerable.