English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Assize (n.)

An assembly of knights and other substantial men, with a bailiff or justice, in a certain place and at a certain time, for public business.

Assized (imp. & p. p.)

of Assize

Assizer (n.)

An officer who has the care or inspection of weights and measures, etc.

Assizing (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Assize

Assizor (n.)

A juror.

Assober (v. t.)

To make or keep sober.

Associability (n.)

The quality of being associable, or capable of association; associableness.

Associable (a.)

Capable of being associated or joined.

Associable (a.)

Sociable; companionable.

Associable (a.)

Liable to be affected by sympathy with other parts; -- said of organs, nerves, muscles, etc.

Associableness (n.)

Associability.

Associate (v. i.)

To unite in action, or to be affected by the action of a different part of the body.

Associate (n.)

A companion; one frequently in company with another, implying intimacy or equality; a mate; a fellow.

Associate (n.)

A partner in interest, as in business; or a confederate in a league.

Associate (a.)

Connected by habit or sympathy; as, associate motions, such as occur sympathetically, in consequence of preceding motions.

Associate (a.)

Admitted to some, but not to all, rights and privileges; as, an associate member.

Associate (a.)

Closely connected or joined with some other, as in interest, purpose, employment, or office; sharing responsibility or authority; as, an associate judge.

Associate (v. t.)

To accompany; to keep company with.

Associate (v. t.)

To join or connect; to combine in acting; as, particles of gold associated with other substances.

Associate (v. t.)

To connect or place together in thought.