A Dictionary of the English Language, Explanatory, Pronouncing, Etymological, and Synonymous; With an Appendix Containing Various Useful Tables (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 Excerpt: ...productions, Ac.; and secondarily, "transacted at tea," as marine aervire i or " doing duty on the tea," as marine forcca, Ac. Mxr'jo-ram, n. L. Lat. majoraea, fr. Cir. andpaxov. A plant of several species, one of which is very aromatic and fragrant. MAUK, n. A.-3. mearc 1. A line, point, or figure, made on any thing; a trace. 2. A significative token. 3. Distinguishcd pre-eminence. 4. A character made, instead of signature, by one who can not write. G. A thiug aimed at. (1. A characteristic or essential attribute. Sr jr.--Impress; Impression t stamp; vestige; characteristic; tokeni badge.--f. (.-ED;-ING. 1. To a visible sign upon. 2. To give attention to; to remark.--r. i. To take particular notice; to note. IffARK'ER, n. Ono wbo marks. MAR'KET, n. Lat. mercatus; merx, meretSy merchandise. 1. A public place where provisions or cattle are exposed to sale. 2. A town, region, ice, where there is a demand for an article; hence, demand and sale, or exchange.--v. i.-ed;-ing. To buy or sell; to make bargains. Mxr'ket-a-ble, (i. Fit to be offered for sale; salable. well. Marks'man (149), -. One who shoots Marl, M. L. Lat. mnryifa, W. marl. A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and sili charged with the arrangement of ceremonies, the conduct of operations, ice.; specifically, (a.) France.) The highest military officer, b.) A kiud of sheriff, whose duty it Is to execute the process of the courts of the (Juiced States.--v. t.-ED, -ING; or-LED, -LING, 180. 1. To dispose in order; to arrange suitably. 2. To lead as a harbinger. Mxr'siial-shii, n. Office of a marshal, mon in marshes. Mxrsii'-mxl'low, n. A plant com Mxrsh'y, a. Resembling, or pertaining to, a marsh; boggy; fenny. Mar-so'pi-al, a. Or. fiaptrvntoy, pouch, ba...