English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Aspersion
(n.)
The spreading of calumniations reports or charges which
tarnish reputation, like the bespattering of a body with foul water;
calumny.
Aspersive
(a.)
Tending to asperse; defamatory; slanderous.
Aspersoir
(n.)
An aspergill.
Aspersoria
(pl. )
of Aspersorium
Aspersorium
(n.)
The stoup, basin, or other vessel for holy water in
Roman Catholic churches.
Aspersorium
(n.)
A brush for sprinkling holy water; an aspergill.
Asphalt
(v. t.)
To cover with asphalt; as, to asphalt a roof; asphalted
streets.
Asphalt
(n.)
Alt. of Asphaltum
Asphalte
(n.)
Asphaltic mastic or cement. See Asphalt, 2.
Asphaltic
(a.)
Pertaining to, of the nature of, or containing, asphalt;
bituminous.
Asphaltite
(a.)
Asphaltic.
Asphaltite
(a.)
Asphaltic.
Asphaltum
(n.)
A composition of bitumen, pitch, lime, and gravel, used
for forming pavements, and as a water-proof cement for bridges, roofs,
etc.; asphaltic cement. Artificial asphalt is prepared from coal tar,
lime, sand, etc.
Asphaltum
(n.)
Mineral pitch, Jews' pitch, or compact native bitumen.
It is brittle, of a black or brown color and high luster on a surface
of fracture; it melts and burns when heated, leaving no residue. It
occurs on the surface and shores of the Dead Sea, which is therefore
called Asphaltites, or the Asphaltic Lake. It is found also in many
parts of Asia, Europe, and America. See Bitumen.
Asphaltus
(n.)
See Asphalt.
Asphodel
(n.)
A general name for a plant of the genus Asphodelus. The
asphodels are hardy perennial plants, several species of which are
cultivated for the beauty of their flowers.
Asphyctic
(a.)
Pertaining to asphyxia.
Asphyxia
(n.)
Alt. of Asphyxy
Asphyxial
(a.)
Of or relating to asphyxia; as, asphyxial phenomena.
Asphyxiate
(v. t.)
To bring to a state of asphyxia; to suffocate. [Used
commonly in the past pple.]