Fit

n.

The coincidence of parts that come in contact.

Next Word

Admire

v. t.

To regard with wonder and delight; to look upon with an elevated feeling of pleasure, as something which calls out approbation, esteem, love, or reverence; to estimate or prize highly; as, to admire a person of high moral worth, to admire a landscape.

Hoy

interj.

Ho! Halloe! Stop!

Flexure

n.

The small distortion of an astronomical instrument caused by the weight of its parts; the amount to be added or substracted from the observed readings of the instrument to correct them for this distortion.

Sacrificable

a.

Capable of being offered in sacrifice.

Hap

n.

A cloak or plaid.

Hawm

n.

See Haulm, straw.

Glaired

imp. & p. p.

of Glair

Fresnel lens

See under Lens.

Rowboat

n.

A boat designed to be propelled by oars instead of sails.

Nitrosyl

n.

the radical NO, called also the nitroso group. The term is sometimes loosely used to designate certain nitro compounds; as, nitrosyl sulphuric acid. Used also adjectively.

Frolic

v. i.

To play wild pranks; to play tricks of levity, mirth, and gayety; to indulge in frolicsome play; to sport.

Reprieve

n.

Interval of ease or relief; respite.