English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Astun
(v. t.)
To stun.
Asturian
(a.)
Of or pertaining to Asturias in Spain.
Asturian
(n.)
A native of Asturias.
Astute
(a.)
Critically discerning; sagacious; shrewd; subtle; crafty.
Astylar
(a.)
Without columns or pilasters.
Astyllen
(n.)
A small dam to prevent free passage of water in an adit
or level.
Asunder
(adv.)
Apart; separate from each other; into parts; in two;
separately; into or in different pieces or places.
Asura
(n.)
An enemy of the gods, esp. one of a race of demons and
giants.
Aswail
(n.)
The sloth bear (Melursus labiatus) of India.
Asweve
(v. t.)
To stupefy.
Aswing
(adv.)
In a state of swinging.
Aswoon
(adv.)
In a swoon.
Aswooned
(adv.)
In a swoon.
Asyla
(pl. )
of Asylum
Asylum
(n.)
An institution for the protection or relief of some class
of destitute, unfortunate, or afflicted persons; as, an asylum for the
aged, for the blind, or for the insane; a lunatic asylum; an orphan
asylum.
Asylum
(n.)
Any place of retreat and security.
Asylum
(n.)
A sanctuary or place of refuge and protection, where
criminals and debtors found shelter, and from which they could not be
forcibly taken without sacrilege.
Asylums
(pl. )
of Asylum
Asymmetral
(a.)
Incommensurable; also, unsymmetrical.
Asymmetric
(a.)
Alt. of Asymmetrical