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Cabal, n. 1. Clique (for some sinister purpose), junto, COTERIE, set, party, gang, faction, combination, league, confederacy, CAMARILLA.

2. Intrigue, plot, COMPLOT, conspiracy, machination.

Cabal, v. n. Intrigue, plot, conspire.

Cabalistic, a. Occult, secret, mysterious, mystic, mystical, dark.

Cabaret, n. [Fr.] Tavern, inn, hotel, public house, house of entertainment.

Cabbage, v. a. [Colloquial.] Steal, purloin, filch, pilfer, make off with.

Cabbage, n. 1. Plant of the genus Brassica.

2. [Cant term.] Shreds of cloth, tailors' remnants.

Cabin, n. Hut, hovel, cot, shed, poor cottage, mean dwelling.

Cabinet, n. 1. Closet, boudoir, by-room, small room, private room, retired apartment.

2. Ministry, council, body of advisers.

Caboose, n. [Written also Camboose.] Cook-room (of a ship), galley.

Cachalot, n. Sperm-whale, spermaceti-whale (Physeter macrocephalus).

Cachinnation, n. Laughter (loud or immoderate), laugh, guffaw, horse-laugh.

Cackle, v. n. 1. Laugh (with a sound like the cackling of a goose), GIGGLE, TITTER, SNICKER.

2. Prate, prattle, babble, chatter, palaver, talk idly, talk nonsense.

Cackle, n. Prattle, prate, twaddle, idle talk, small talk.

Cacoethes, n. [L.] 1. Bad habit, bad custom.

2. (Med.) Incurable ulcer.

Cacophonous, a. Harsh, grating, discordant.

Cacophony, n. Discord, jarring, jar, harsh sound.

Cadaverous, a. Pale, pallid, wan, ghastly, death-like.

Caddice, n. Case-worm, cade-worm.

Caddis, n. Case-worm, cade-worm.

Cadence, n. 1. Fall of the voice.

2. Tone, intonation, modulation of the voice.

Cade-worm, n. Caddice, case-worm.

Caduceus, n. [L.] Mercury's rod, Mercury's staff.

Cæsura, n. Pause (in a verse), break.

Cæteris paribus, [L.] Other things being equal, in like circumstances.

Café, n. [Fr.] Restaurant, coffee-house.

Caitiff, n. Villain, wretch, miscreant, knave, rascal, scoundrel, mean fellow.

Cajole, v. a. 1. Coax, wheedle, flatter, fawn upon.

2. Deceive (by flattery), delude, inveigle, entrap, impose upon.

Cajolery, n. 1. Flattery, wheedling, fawning, coaxing, adulation, blandishment, blarney, SOFT SAWDER, SOFT SOAP.

2. Deceit, deception, imposition.

Cake, v. n. Harden, solidify, concrete, become firm or solid.

Calamine, n. Silicate of zinc (in a mineral state).

Calamitous, a. Disastrous, unlucky, unfortunate, adverse, untoward, unhappy, unprosperous, hapless, ill-fated, ill-starred, deplorable, ruinous, miserable, wretched, dreadful, distressful, afflictive, sad, grievous.

Calamity, n. Disaster, misfortune, catastrophe, mishap, mischance, reverse, visitation, trial, blow, stroke, trouble, affliction, adversity, distress, hardship, casualty, ill luck, ill fortune.

Calcareous, a. Limy.

Calcareous spar, Iceland spar, Iceland crystal, crystallized carbonate of lime.

Calcine, v. a. 1. Burn, reduce to ashes.

2. Oxidize, oxidate.

Calculable, a. Computable.

Calculate, v. a. 1. Compute, reckon, estimate, count, rate, cast.

2. Adjust, adapt, fit.

Calculate, v. n. Tell, estimate, make a calculation, make a computation, cast accounts.

Calculate upon, Anticipate, contemplate, foresee, expect, look forward to, look out for, reckon upon, count upon, rely upon, depend upon, prepare one's self for.

Calculation, n. 1. Computation, reckoning.

2. Investigation, examination, inquisition, inquiry, scrutiny, exploration, sifting.

3. Expectation, expectance, anticipation, contemplation, prospect.

4. Forethought, foresight, circumspection, wariness, caution, cautiousness, discretion, deliberation, prudence.

Calculous, a. Stony, gritty.

Calculus, n. 1. (Med.) [L. pl. Calculi.] Morbid concretion.

2. [Eng. pl. Calculuses.] Fluxions, differential and Integral calculus.

Caledonian, a. Scottish, Scotch.

Caledonian, n. Scotchman.

Calefaction, n. Heating, incalescence.

Calembour, n. [Fr.] Pun, quibble, play upon words.

Calendar, n. 1. Almanac, ephemeris, register of the year.

2. List.

Calender, n. Hot press.

Calender, v. a. Smooth or glaze (by a calender).

Calendering, n. Glazing (by a calender).

Calibre, n. [Written also Caliber.] 1. Diameter of the bore.

2. Bore.

3. Talent, ability, faculty, endowment, parts, genius, compass or mind.

Calico, n. 1. [Eng.] Cotton cloth.

2. [U.S.] Print, printed cotton cloth.

Caliper-compasses, n. pl. [Written also Caliber-compasses.] Calipers.

Calipers, n. pl. Caliper-compasses.

Call, v. a. 1. Name, term, denominate, entitle, style, phrase, designate, dub, christen.

2. Bid, invite, summon, ask to come, send for.

3. Convoke, assemble, convene, muster, call together.

4. Appoint, designate, elect, ordain, set apart.

5. Invoke, appeal to.

Call, v. n. 1. Exclaim, cry, cry out, speak aloud, make appeal.

2. Make a short visit.

Call, n. 1. Invitation, summons.

2. Demand, claim, requisition.

3. Short visit.

Calling, n. Occupation, business, profession, pursuit, trade, craft, employment, vocation, AVOCATION, walk of life.

Call on, 1. Invoke, appeal to, pray to, call upon.

2. Solicit, apply to.

3. Make a visit to, pay a visit to.

Callous, a. 1. Indurated, hardened, hard.

2. Insensible, unfeeling, apathetic, obtuse, unsusceptible, unimpressible, sluggish, dull, torpid, indifferent, dead.

Callow, a. Unfledged, unfeathered, naked.

Call upon, Call on.

Calm, a. 1. Tranquil, serene, placid, quiet, still, smooth, halcyon, peaceful.

2. Undisturbed, composed, collected, unruffled, sedate, mild, cool.

Calm, n. Serenity, CALMNESS.

Calm, v. a. 1. Still, compose, hush, smooth, allay, lull.

2. Tranquillize, becalm, pacify, appease, assuage, quiet, soothe, soften, mollify, moderate, alleviate.

Calmness, n. 1. Quietness, tranquillity, serenity, repose, peace, stillness, calm, placidity, lull.

2. Mildness, coolness, sedateness, composure.

Calomel, n. Chloride of mercury, protochloride of mercury, subchloride of mercury.

Calorific, a. Heating, heat-producing.

Calumet, n. Pipe of peace.

Calumniate, v. a. Slander, asperse, malign, traduce, defame, scandalize, vilify, revile, abuse, lampoon, libel, blacken, blemish, accuse falsely.

Calumniator, n. Slanderer, traducer, defamer, backbiter, libeller, lampooner, detractor.

Calumnious, a. Slanderous, abusive, defamatory, contumelious, opprobrious, vituperative, scurrilous, insulting.

Calumny, n. Slander (known to be false), defamation, aspersion, backbiting, detraction, abuses, scandal, obloquy, false accusation.

Calyx, n. Flower-cup.

Camarilla, n. [Sp.] Clique, cabal, secret cabinet, power behind the throne.

Camboose, n. Caboose.

Cambrian, a. Welsh.

Cambrian, n. Welshman, Cambro-Briton.

Cambro-Briton, n. Cambrian.

Camelopard, n. Giraffe.

Camerated, a. Arched, vaulted, bowed.

Camons, a. Flat, depressed (said only of the nose).

Camp, n. Encampment.

Camp, v. n. Encamp, pitch one's tent, pitch a camp.

Campanile, n. Belfry.

Campeachy wood, Logwood.

Can, v. n. 1. Be able to, have power to.

2. Be possible to.

Canada balsam, Balsam of fir, Canada turpentine.

Canada snakeroot, Wild ginger.

Canaille, n. [Fr.] Populace, rabble, mob, riffraff, the vulgar, the people, the crowd, vulgar herd, the ignoble vulgar, low people, lowest class of people, the multitude, the million, scum of society, dregs of society, RAG-TAG-AND-BOB-TAIL.

Canard, n. [Fr.] Hoax, absurd or ridiculous fabrication.

Cancel, v. a. 1. Obliterate, efface, erase, expunge, blot, blot out, rub out, scratch out, wipe out.

2. Abrogate, annul, repeal, rescind, revoke, abolish, nullify, quash, set aside, make void.

Cancellated, a. Cross-barred.

Candelabrum, n. [L. pl. Candelabra; Eng. pl. Candelabrums.] Chandelier, lustre, branched candlestick.

Candid, a. 1. Impartial, fair, just, unprejudiced, unbiassed, upright, honest, sincere.

2. Open, free, ingenuous, artless, frank, plain, honorable, NAÏVE, guileless, straightforward, open-hearted, frank-hearted, above-board.

Candidate, n. Aspirant, solicitant.

Candor, n. 1. Fairness, honesty, sincerity.

2. Openness, ingenuousness, artlessness, frankness, guilelessness, truthfulness.

Cane brimstone, Roll sulphur, stick sulphur.

Canicula, n. Sirius, dog-star.

Canicular days, Dog-days.

Canine madness, Hydrophobia.

Canker, v. a. Corrupt, corrode, erode, eat away.

Canker-rash, n. Putrid sore throat.

Canker-worm, n. Span-worm, looper, geometer.

Cannibals, n. pl. Anthropophagi, man-eaters.

Cannon, n. Great gun.

Cannonade, v. a. Attack with cannon, attack with heavy artillery.

Canon, n. 1. Rule (especially in ecclesiastical matters), law, formula, formulary.

2. Received books of Scripture, canonical books.

3. Catalogue of Saints.

Canonical, a. 1. Received, authorized, according to the canon.

2. Regular, stated.

Canonicals, n. pl. Full dress (of a clergyman).

Canonize, v. a. Declare a saint, make a saint of, enroll in the canon.

Canopy, n. Awning, tilt.

Canorous, a. Musical, tuneful.

Cant, n. 1. Whining or affected speech.

2. Hypocrisy, pretence.

3. Peculiar form of speech, professional terms.

4. Slang, barbarous jargon, low language, inelegant expression.

5. Auction, vendue, auction sale.

6. Turn, tilt, slant.

Cant, a. 1. Hypocritical, insincere, hollow, canting.

2. Vulgar, barbarous, unauthorized, inelegant.

Cantankerous, a. Crabbed, perverse, stubborn, obstinate, unyielding, refractory, contumacious, headstrong, wilful, dogged, intractable, heady, obdurate, stiff, cross-grained.

Canter, n. 1. Hypocrite, Pharisee.

2. Easy gallop, gentle gallop.

Canter, v. n. Gallop gently.

Cantharides, n. pl. Spanish flies.

Canticle, n. Song.

Canticles, n. pl. The song of songs, Song of Solomon.

Canting, a. 1. Affected.

2. Hypocritical, insincere, hollow, cant.

Cantonment, n. Quarters.

Canvass, v. a. 1. Debate, discuss, dispute, agitate, ventilate, controvert.

2. Investigate, examine, scrutinize, sift, study, consider, follow up, inquire into.

3. Bespeak the votes of, solicit votes from.

Canvass, n. 1. Discussion, debate, dispute.

2. Examination, scrutiny, sifting.

3. Solicitation of votes.

Canyon, n. [Sp. Cañon], Gorge, ravine, gulch.

Caoutchouc, n. India-rubber, gum-elastic.

Cap, v. a. 1. Crown, complete, finish.

2. Exceed, surpass, transcend, overtop.

Capability, n. Capableness, capacity, ability, ableness, skill, competency, efficiency.

Capable, a. 1. Qualified, suited, fitted, adapted, susceptible.

2. Able, competent, intelligent, clever, skilful, efficient, ingenious, sagacious, gifted, accomplished.

Capableness, n. Capability.

Capacious, a. Spacious, ample, large, wide, broad, extensive, roomy, expanded, comprehensive.

Capaciousness, n. Capacity.

Capacitate, v. a. Qualify, enable, make able, make or render capable.

Capacity, n. 1. Capaciousness, magnitude (in reference to contents), volume, dimensions, amplitude, extent of room or space.

2. Power (of apprehension), faculty, talent, genius, gift, turn, FORTE, parts, brains, aptness, aptitude, discernment, wit, mother-wit, calibre.

3. Ability, ableness, capability, cleverness, skill, skilfulness, competency, efficiency, readiness.

4. Office, post, sphere, province, character, function, service, charge.

Cap-a-pie, ad. [Fr.] From head to foot.

Caparison, n. Trappings (for a horse), bard, horse-armor.

Cape, n. Headland, promontory.

Caper, v. n. Leap (in a frolicsome mood), hop, skip, jump, bound, romp, gambol, frisk, dance.

Caper, n. Leap (in a frolicsome mood), skip, hop, spring, bound, gambol, romp, prank, freak.

Capillary, a. Fine (like a hair), slender, minute.

Capital, a. 1. Chief, principal, leading, first in importance.

2. Excellent, good, prime, perfect, first-rate.

Capital, n. 1. Metropolis, chief city or town.

2. Large letter, capital letter.

3. Stock, sum invested.

4. (Arch.) Head of a column, pillar or pilaster.

Capital crime, Crime punishable with death.

Capital letter, Capital, large letter.

Capital punishment, Punishment or penalty of death.

Capitation tax, Poll tax.

Capitulate, v. n. Surrender (by treaty), yield on conditions.

Capitulation, n. Surrender (by treaty).

Caprice, n. Whim, freak, fancy, humor, crotchet, maggot, quirk, vagary, whimsey, WRINKLE.

Capricious, a. Whimsical, fanciful, fantastical, crotchety, humorsome, wayward, odd, queer, fitful, freakish, very changeable.

Capsicum, n. Cayenne, cayenne pepper, red pepper.

Capsize, v. a. Upset, overturn.

Capsule, n. 1. Case, wrapper, envelope, covering, shell, sheath.

2. (Bot.) Pod, pericarp, seed-vessel.

3. (Chem.) Evaporating dish.

4. Percussion cap.

Captain, n. 1. Commander, leader, chief, chieftain.

2. Warrior, military genius.

Captain-general, n. Generalissimo, general, commander-in-chief.

Caption, n. 1. (Law.) Arrest, seizure, apprehension.

2. [Not sanctioned by good writers.] Title or heading (as of a chapter or a discourse).

Captious, a. 1. Censorious, cavilling, carping, critical, hypercritical, disposed to cavil, given to fault-finding.

2. Crabbed, snappish, peevish, pettish, testy, touchy, waspish, fretful, splenetic, cross, snarling, acrimonious, petulant, cantankerous, contentious.

3. Ensnaring, insidious.

Captivate, v. a. Charm, fascinate, enchant, bewitch, enamour, win, catch, lead captive, please highly.

Captive, n. Prisoner.

Captivity, n. 1. Imprisonment, confinement, duress, durance.

2. Bondage, thraldom, enthralment, servitude, subjection, slavery, vassalage.

Capture, n. 1. Seizure, arrest, apprehension, catching, catch.

2. Prize.

Capture, v. a. Seize, catch, apprehend, arrest, take by force, take possession of.

Capuchin, n. Franciscan friar or monk.

Caput mortuum, Residuum (of distillation or of sublimation), worthless residue.

Carack, n. [Written also Carac.] Argosy, galleon.

Caramel, n. Burnt sugar.

Caravansary, n. Tavern (in the east), inn, public house, house of entertainment.

Caravansera, n. Tavern (in the east), inn, public house, house of entertainment.

Carbonate of Ammonia, Sal-volatile, smelling-salts, sesqui-carbonate of ammonia.

Carbonic acid, n. Choke-damp, fixed air, foul air, mephitic air, carbonic-acid gas.

Carbonize, v. a. Convert into carbon.

Carcass, n. 1. Dead body (of an animal), corpse, CORSE.

2. Body (in contempt or ridicule).

3. Mere framework.

Cardialgia, n. (Med.) Heart-burn.

Cardialgy, n. (Med.) Heart-burn.

Cardinal, a. Principal, chief, main, leading, most important.

Cardinal-bird, n. Cardinal grosbeck, Virginian nightingale (Fringilla cardinalis).

Cardinal-grosbeck, n. Cardinal-bird.

Cardinal points, East, west, north, and south.

Cardinal virtues, Prudence, temperance, justice, and fortitude.

Carditis, n. (Med.) Inflammation of the heart.

Care, n. 1. Anxiety, carefulness, solicitude, concern, trouble, perplexity.

2. Caution, heed, regard, attention, circumspection, watchfulness, vigilance.

3. Charge, oversight, superintendence, direction, management.

Care, v. n. 1. Be anxious, be solicitous, feel concerned, be troubled, worry one's self.

2. Be inclined, be disposed.

3. Have regard.

Careen, v. a. Lay on one side.

Careen, v. n. Lean to one side, incline to one side.

Career, n. 1. Course, race.

2. Procedure, conduct, course of action, manner of life.

Career, v. n. Sweep, rush, course, move rapidly.

Care for, Have regard for, pay heed to, attach value to, ascribe importance to.

Careful, a. 1. [Rare.] Anxious, solicitous, concerned, troubled, uneasy.

2. Heedful, PROVIDENT, attentive, thoughtful.

3. Watchful, cautious, circumspect, vigilant.

Careless, a. 1. Unconcerned, undisturbed, untroubled, free from care.

2. Heedless, thoughtless, inattentive, unmindful, incautious, unthinking, forgetful, remiss, listless, regardless, neglectful, negligent.

3. Unconsidered, inconsiderate.

Carelessness, n. Thoughtlessness, heedlessness, inattention, inadvertence, inconsiderateness, remissness, listlessness.

Caress, v. a. Fondle, embrace, hug, pet, kiss, coddle, cosset, treat with fondness.

Caress, n. Embrace, kiss, expression of affection.

Caressing, n. Fondling, endearment, blandishment, billing and cooing.

Cargo, n. Lading, freight, load, burden.

Caricature, n. Travesty, parody, farce, burlesque, ludicrous representation.

Caricature, v. a. Burlesque, travesty, parody.

Caries, n. [L.] (Med.) Ulceration (of a bone), cariosity.

Cariosity, n. Caries.

Carious, a. Ulcerated (as a bone), decayed, mortified, rotten, putrid.

Carlock, n. Fish-glue (made from the bladder of the sturgeon), isinglass, ichthyocol, ichthyocolla.

Carminative, a. Warming, antispasmodic.

Carnage, n. Slaughter, butchery, massacre, murder, bloodshed, havoc.

Carnal, a. 1. Fleshly, sensual.

2. Lustful, libidinous, lecherous, lascivious, lickerish, concupiscent, salacious.

Carnality, n. Sensuality, grossness of mind, sensual appetites, fleshly lusts.

Carnal-minded, a. Worldly-minded.

Carnivorous, a. Flesh-eating.

Carol, n. Song, lay, ditty.

Carol, v. n. Sing, warble.

Carol, v. a. Sing, warble, chant, hum, hymn, celebrate in song.

Carousal, n. 1. Feast, festival, entertainment, jovial banquet, merry-making, house-warming, REGALE.

2. Bevelling, revelry, revel, SPREE, JOLLIFICATION, bacchanals, saturnalia, debauch, compotation, wassail, orgies, carouse, cups, drinking bout.

Carouse, v. n. Revel, tipple, guzzle.

Carouse, n. Carousal, drinking bout.

Carouser, n. Reveller, tippler, toper, drunkard, bacchanal, bacchanalian.

Carp at, Censure, cavil at, find fault with.

Carper, n. Caviller, censurer, censor.

Carphology, n. Floccillation, tilmus.

Carping, a. Cavilling, censorious, captious, complaining, hypercritical.

Carping, n. Censure, cavil, fault-finding, hypercriticism, captious criticism.

Carpus, n. [L.] (Anat.) Wrist.

Carrageen, n. [Written also Carragheen.] Irish moss, carrageen moss (Fucus crispus or Chondrus crispus).

Carrigeen, n. [Written also Carragheen.] Irish moss, carrageen moss (Fucus crispus or Chondrus crispus).

Carriage, n. 1. Vehicle, conveyance.

2. Conduct, deportment, behavior, bearing, manner, demeanor, air, mien.

Carrion, n. Putrefying flesh.

Carroty, a. Reddish-yellow (said of the hair).

Carry, v. a. 1. Convey, bear, transport, transmit, TOTE, WAFT, FETCH.

2. Urge, impel, push forward.

3. Accomplish, effect, gain, secure, compass, bring about.

4. Support, sustain, bear up.

5. Transfer.

6. Imply, import, signify.

Carry one's self, Conduct, behave, demean one's self, carry it.

Carry it, 1. Prevail.

2. Behave, conduct, demean one's self, carry one's self.

Carry off, 1. Remove, take away.

2. Destroy, kill.

Carry on, (Active) 1. Conduct, manage, transact, prosecute, continue, help forward.

2. [Colloquial.] Frolic, behave wildly or rudely.

Carry out, Apply, execute, put in practice.

Carry through, Accomplish, consummate, finish, complete, work out, bring to a close, bring about, bring to pass.

Cart before the horse, [Colloquial.] Absurdity, absurd thing.

Carte, n. [Fr.] Bill of fare.

Carte-blanche, n. [Fr.] Unlimited authority, full powers.

Cartilage, n. Gristle.

Cartilaginous, a. Gristly.

Cartouch, n. Cartridge-box.

Cartridge-box, n. Cartouch.

Carucate, n. Plough-land.

Carve, v. a. 1. Sculpture, chisel, cut.

2. Form, shape, fashion, mould.

3. Engrave, grave.

4. Cut in pieces or slices.

Carve, v. n. 1. Exercise the trade of a carver.

2. Cut meat at table.

Carver, n. Sculptor (in wood or ivory).

Carving, n. Sculpture (in wood or ivory).

Cascade, n. Cateract, waterfall, fall.

Case, n. 1. Covering, sheath, capsule.

2. Box.

3. State, condition, situation, category, plight, predicament, circumstances.

4. Suit, action, cause, process, trial.

Caseharden, v. a. Harden (on the outside), steel, convert into steel (on the surface).

Caseine, n. [Written also Casein.] Caseum, curd of milk, coagulable part of milk, coagulum of milk.

Caseous, a. Cheesy, of the nature of cheese.

Caseum, n. [L.] Caseine.

Caseworm, n. Caddice, caddis, cadeworm.

Cash, n. 1. Coin, specie.

2. Money, ready money.

Cash, v. a. Turn into money.

Cashier, v. a. Break, discharge, discard, dismiss from office, cast off, turn away, send away.

Casino, n. [It.] 1. Cottage, small house.

2. Club-house.

Cask, n. 1. Hooped wooden vessel (as a hogshead, &c.).

2. Helmet, CASQUE.

Casket, n. Little box.

Casque, n. [Fr.] Helmet, cask.

Cassava, n. Tapioca (crude), manioc.

Cast, v. a. 1. Throw, fling, hurl, send, toss, pitch, sling, SHY.

2. Drive, impel, force, thrust.

3. Shed, put off, lay aside.

4. Compute, reckon, calculate.

5. Found, form in a mould.

6. Assign, allot, appoint, apportion, appropriate.

7. Direct, turn.

Cast, v. n. Contrive, CAST ABOUT.

Cast, n. 1. Throw, fling, toss.

2. Tinge, tint, shade, touch.

3. Manner, style, air, mien, look, turn, tone, character.

4. Mould, form.

5. Assignment of parts.

Cast about, Contrive, plan, scheme, consider, revolve in the mind.

Cast anchor, Let go the anchor.

Cast away, 1. Reject, discard, CAST OFF.

2. Wreck, strand, founder, shipwreck.

Cast-a-way, n. Outcast, reprobate, vagabond, abandoned wretch.

Cast-a-way, a. Rejected, discarded, abandoned.

Cast by, Reject, discard, throw away, cast off.

Cast down, Dejected, depressed, discouraged, melancholy, sad, downcast, disheartened, chapfallen, downhearted, desponding, despondent, blue, dispirited, low-spirited, in low spirits.

Caste, n. Class, order, race.

Caster, n. 1. Thrower.

2. Calculator.

3. Cruet, cruse.

4. Castor, small wheel or swivel (on which furniture is rolled).

Cast forth, Eject, emit, throw out.

Castigate, v. a. Chastise, correct, punish, chasten, discipline.

Castigation, n. Punishment, chastisement, correction, discipline.

Castigatory, n. (Law.) Trebuchet, tumbrel, ducking-stool, cucking-stool.

Castle, n. 1. Fortress, citadel, stronghold, fortified residence.

2. Rook (in chess).

Castle-builder, n. Visionary dreamer, enthusiast, fanciful projector.

Cast in the teeth, Reproach with, twit with.

Cast off, 1. Reject, discard, abandon, forsake, renounce, lay aside, cast by, cast away, throw away, throw by, get rid of.

2. (Naut.) Loose, untie, let go, let slip.

Castor, n. 1. Caster, small wheel or swivel (on which furniture is rolled).

2. (Med.) Castoreum.

Castoreum, n. [L.] (Med.) Castor.

Cast out, 1. Eject, expel, oust, turn out of doors.

2. Send forth.

Castrate, v. a. Geld, emasculate, glib, deprive of virility.

Castration, n. Orchotomy.

Castrel, n. Windhover, kestrel, stannel (Falco tinnunculus).

Cast up, 1. Compute, calculate, reckon, cast.

2. Eject, vomit, spew, puke.

Casual, a. Accidental, fortuitous, incidental, contingent, that happens by chance.

Casualty, n. 1. Chance, fortuity, contingency, hap, unforeseen event.

2. Accident, disaster, misfortune, calamity, mischance, catastrophy.

Catachrestic, a. Forced, strained, far-fetched, recondite, studiously sought.

Catachrestical, a. Forced, strained, far-fetched, recondite, studiously sought.

Cataclysm, n. Inundation, deluge, overflow, flood.

Catacomb, n. Crypt, vault, tomb.

Catalepsy, n. (Med.) Trance.

Catalogue, n. List (arranged in a certain order), REGISTER, roll, record, INVENTORY, schedule, INVOICE.

Catamenia, n. pl. [Gr.] Menses, monthly courses, menstrual discharges, menstrual flux.

Catamenial, a. Menstrual.

Catamount, n. Cougar, puma, North American tiger (Felis concolor).

Cataplasm, n. Poultice.

Cataract, n. 1. Waterfall, fall, cascade.

2. (Med.) Obstructed sight, loss of sight (from opacity of the crystalline lens).

Catarrh, n. Cold in the head.

Catastrophe, n. 1. Upshot, issue, consummation, conclusion, termination, denouement, FINALE, winding up, finishing stroke, final event.

2. Calamity, disaster, misfortune, mishap, mischance.

Catch, v. a. 1. Grasp, seize, snatch, clutch, gripe, grasp, lay hold of, fasten upon.

2. Arrest, apprehend, capture.

3. Overtake, come up with.

4. Insnare, entrap, entangle.

5. Captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate, bewitch, win.

6. Take (as a disease).

Catch, v. n. 1. Lay hold, take hold.

2. Be contagious, be communicated, spread by infection.

Catch, n. 1. Seizure, CAPTURE.

2. Snatch, short effort.

3. Clasp, hook, HASP.

4. (Mus.) Humorous round.

5. Quantity of fish caught.

Catch at, Grasp at, try to seize.

Catchfly, n. Flybane.

Catching, n. Seizure, capture, arrest, apprehension.

Catching, a. Infectious, contagious, pestilential, pestiferous.

Catch tripping, Find at fault, find in error.

Catch-weed, n. Goose-grass, CLEAVERS.

Catchword, n. Cue.

Catechise, v. a. Question, interrogate, examine, put questions to.

Catechu, n. Cutch, gambier, Japan earth, Terra Japonica.

Catechumen, n. Pupil (in Christianity), neophyte, convert, proselyte.

Categorical, a. Positive, absolute, express, explicit, direct, emphatic.

Category, n. 1. Class, head, division, order, rank.

2. Predicament, plight, condition, case, state, situation.

Cater, v. n. Purvey, provide food, procure provisions.

Caterer, n. Provider, purveyor.

Catfish, n. 1. Horn-pout, mud-pout, bull-head (Pimalodus cattus).

2. Wolf-fish (Anarrhicas lupus).

Cathartic, a. Purgative, evacuant, abstergent, cleansing.

Cathartic, n. Purge, purgative, physic, purgative medicine.

Catheretic, n. (Med.) Caustic.

Catheretic, a. (Med.) Caustic.

Catholic, a. 1. Universal, general.

2. Liberal, tolerant, not bigoted, not exclusive, not sectarian.

3. Roman catholic.

Catholic, n. Papist, Roman Catholic.

Catholicism, n. 1. Universality, catholicity.

2. Liberality, tolerance, largeness of mind.

3. Roman Catholic religion.

Catholicity, n. Catholicism.

Catholicon, n. Panacea, universal remedy, universal medicine.

Catkin, n. Ament, amentum, cat's-tail.

Cat's-paw, n. Dupe (in serving another's purpose), gull, cully.

Cat's-tail, n. 1. (Bot.) Catkin.

2. (Bot.) Timothy, timothy-grass, herds'-grass (Phleum pretense).

3. Cirrus, mare's-tail.

Cattle, n. pl. Bovine quadrupeds.

Cattle-plague, n. Murrain.

Caul, n. Omentum, epiploön.

Causal, a. Causative.

Causative, a. Causal.

Cause, n. 1. Origin, original, source, spring, mainspring.

2. Ground, reason, motive, consideration, account, inducement, incentive, incitement, efficient cause.

3. Purpose, object, aim, final cause.

4. Effort, undertaking, enterprise.

5. (Law.) Suit, action, case, trial.

Cause, v. a. 1. Produce, create, originate, occasion, give rise to, bring into existence.

2. Effect, bring about.

Caustic, n. Catheretic.

Caustic, a. 1. Corrosive, corroding, CATHERETIC, consuming, acrid, virulent, eating away.

2. Severe, sarcastic, satirical, bitter, stinging, sharp, cutting.

Cauterize, v. a. Sear, burn with a hot iron, burn with cautery.

Cautery, n. Application of hot iron or of caustics.

Caution, n. 1. Wariness, heed, heedfulness, circumspection, care, watchfulness, vigilance, forethought, providence prudence, discretion.

2. Warning, admonition, injunction, advice, counsel.

3. Security, guaranty, surety, pledge.

Caution, v. a. Warn, admonish, forewarn.

Cautious, a. Prudent, wary, careful, heedful, chary, circumspect, discreet, watchful, vigilant.

Cavalcade, n. Procession (of mounted men).

Cavalier, n. 1. Knight, equestrian, horseman, chevalier, horse-soldier.

2. Partisan of Charles I.

Cavalier, a. Disdainful, haughty, arrogant, supercilious, scornful, insolent, pert, impertinent, saucy.

Cavalry, n. Horse-soldiers, troops on horseback, mounted soldiers.

Cave, n. Cavern, den, grotto.

Cavern, n. Grotto, cave, den.

Cavernous, a. Hollow.

Cavil at, Censure (without good reason), carp at, find fault with, raise objection to.

Cavil, n. Frivolous objection, captious criticism, unwarranted censure, fallacious reason, sophistical argument.

Caviller, n. Carper, censurer, captious disputant, frivolous censor.

Cavilling, a. Captious, censorious, carping, critical, hypercritical, disposed to cavil, given to fault-finding.

Cavity, n. Hollow, aperture, opening.

Cayenne, n. Capsicum, red pepper, Cayenne pepper.

Cease, v. n. 1. Desist, stop, stay, break off, leave off, give over.

2. Fail, be extinct, be wanting.

3. Terminate, end, be at an end, blow over.

Ceaseless, a. Incessant, unceasing, perpetual, eternal, endless, everlasting, interminable, continual, unremitting.

Cedar-bird, n. American wax-wing (Bombycilla Carolinensis or Ampelis Carolinensis).

Cede, v. a. 1. Surrender, relinquish, yield, abandon, resign, deliver up, give up.

2. Grant, convey.

Celebrate, v. a. 1. Praise, extol, laud, magnify, glorify, bless, commend, give praise to, make famous.

2. Commemorate, solemnize, honor, keep, observe, do honor to.

Celebrated, a. Famous, renowned, distinguished, illustrious, eminent, famed, far-famed.

Celebration, n. 1. Honor, praise, commendation, laudation.

2. Commemoration, solemnization, observation.

Celebrity, n. Fame, renown, glory, honor, credit, reputation, eminence, distinction, repute.

Celerity, n. Speed, quickness, swiftness, velocity, rapidity.

Celestial, a. 1. Of the firmament, of the visible heavens.

2. Heavenly, supernal, angelic, seraphic, godlike.

Celibacy, n. Single life, unmarried state.

Celibate, n. Bachelor, unmarried man.

Celibate, a. Unmarried, single.

Cell, n. 1. Small room.

2. Enclosed space, small cavity.

Cellular, a. Alveolate, favose, honey-combed.

Cement, n. 1. Mortar.

2. Bond of union.

Cement, v. a. Unite, connect, attach, join.

Cement, v. n. Unite, cohere, slick together.

Cemetery, n. Graveyard, burying-ground, burial-ground, church-yard, necropolis.

Cenotaph, n. Monument (to one whose body is not buried under it or near it).

Censor, n. 1. Inspector, critic.

2. Censurer, caviller.

Censorious, a. Captious, carping, canting, hypercritical, severe, condemnatory, fault-finding, hard to please, prone to find fault, apt to blame or censure.

Censurable, a. Blamable, reprehensible, culpable, blameworthy, faulty, worthy of censure.

Censure, n. Blame, disapprobation, disapproval, condemnation, reproof, reproach, reprobation, reprehension, rebuke, reprimand, animadversion, stricture.

Censure, v. a. Blame, reproach, reprove, chide, reprehend, OVERHAUL, reprimand, rate, berate, scold, find fault with, pass censure on, take to task, bring to book, call over the coals, haul over the coals, call to account, come down upon, snap up, BLOW UP.

Censurer, n. 1. Censor, critic.

2. Caviller, carper.

Cent, n. 1. Hundred.

2. Copper, ten mills, the one hundredth part of a dollar.

Centenary, n. Century, a hundred years.

Centesimal, a. Hundredth, by the hundred.

Centre, n. [Written also Center.] Middle, midst, middle point.

Centrifugal, a. Tending from the centre.

Centripetal, a. Tending to the centre.

Centuple, a. Hundred-fold.

Century, n. 1. Hundred.

2. Centenary, a hundred years.

Cephalalgy, n. (Med.) Headache.

Cere, v. a. Wax, smear with wax.

Cereals, n. pl. Edible grains.

Cerecloth, n. Cerement.

Cerement, n. Cerecloth.

Ceremonial, a. Ritual, formal.

Ceremonial, n. Rite, form, formality, CEREMONY.

Ceremonious, a. 1. Civil, respectful, courteous, courtly.

2. Formal, punctilious, stiff, precise, exact, starched, prim.

Ceremony, n. 1. Rite, form, formality, ceremonial, solemnity, observance.

2. Parade, pomp, show, stateliness.

Certain, a. 1. Indubitable, unquestionable, indisputable, undeniable, incontestable, uncontrovertible, unquestioned, undisputed, undoubted, absolute, positive, plain, past dispute, beyond all question, sure as fate, sure as a gun, clear as day, not doubtful.

2. Sure, assured, confident, undoubting, fully convinced.

3. Unfailing, infallible, never-failing.

4. Actual, real, existing.

5. Settled, determinate, fixed, stated, constant.

6. One, some, particular.

Certainty, n. 1. Surety, indubitableness, certitude, freedom from doubt.

2. Truth, fact, fixed fact, accomplished fact, real state.

Certificate, n. 1. Voucher, testimony.

2. Testimonial, attestation, credential.

Certify, v. a. 1. Attest, testify to, vouch for.

2. Verify, ascertain, determine, make certain.

Certitude, n. Certainty.

Cerulean, a. Azure, blue, sky-colored, sky-blue.

Cerumen, n. Ear-wax.

Ceruse, n. White-lead, carbonate of lead.

Cespitose, a. Turfy, turf-like.

Cespitous, a. Turfy, turf-like.

Cessation, n. Stoppage, stop, intermission, remission, suspension, pause, rest, respite, discontinuance.

Cession, n. 1. Surrender, relinquishment, yielding, renunciation, abandonment.

2. Grant, conveyance.

Cestus, n. [L.] Girdle (especially the girdle of Venus), belt, cincture, band.

Cetacean, n. Cetaceous animal.

Cetacean, a. Of the whale kind.

Cetaceous, a. Of the whale kind.

Chafe, v. a. 1. Rub, hurt by rubbing, wear by rubbing.

2. Irritate, vex, annoy, fret, tease, gall, chagrin, provoke, ruffle, offend, nettle, incense, enrage, exasperate, anger, make angry.

Chafe, v. n. 1. Be rubbed, be worn by rubbing.

2. Rage, fret, fume.

Chaff, n. 1. Husks, hulls, glumes.

2. Refuse, worthless matter.

Chaff, v. a. Ridicule, mock, scoff, deride, jeer, flout, make fun of, POKE FUN AT.

Chaffer, v. n. Higgle, haggle, bargain, negotiate.

Chagrin, n. Mortification, vexation, displeasure, disquiet, ill-humor.

Chagrin, v. a. Mortify, vex, irritate, chafe, annoy, displease, provoke, put out of temper.

Chain, n. 1. Fetter, manacle, shackle, bond.

2. Connected series, orderly succession.

Chain, v. a. 1. Fasten with a chain.

2. Confine, restrain, fetter, shackle, trammel.

3. Enslave, hold in bondage.

Chair, n. 1. Movable seat.

2. Seat of justice, seat of authority.

3. Chairman, presiding officer.

4. Professorship.

Chairman, n. Chair, presiding officer.

Chaldaic, n. Chaldee, Chaldaic language.

Chaldee, n. Chaldaic, Chaldaic language.

Chalice, n. Cup (especially the communion-cup), bowl.

Chalky, a. Cretaceous.

Challenge, v. a. 1. Defy, dare, brave, invite to trial, call to combat, call to answer.

2. Demand, require, claim, call for.

3. (Law.) Object to, take exceptions to.

Challenge, n. 1. Defiance, summons to trial, call to combat, call to answer.

2. (Law.) Exception, objection.

Chalybeate, a. Impregnated with iron.

Cham, n. Khan, sovereign prince (of Tartary).

Chamber, n. 1. Apartment, room, hall.

2. Cavity, hollow place.

3. Legislative body.

Chamber-fellow, n. Chum.

Chamber-pot, n. Urinal, jorden.

Chamfer, v. a. 1. Bevel.

2. Channel, flute, groove, cut furrows in, cut channels in.

Chamfer, n. 1. Bevel.

2. Fluting, channel, furrow.

Champ, v. a. Bite, chew, gnaw.

Champaign, n. Flat, open country.

Champaign, a. Flat, (as land), level, open.

Champion, n. 1. Combatant (in behalf of others), fighter, warrior.

2. Defender, protector, vindicator.

Chance, n. 1. Accident, casualty, contingency, fortuity, fortune, fortuitous event, unforseen event.

2. Risk, hazard, peril, jeopardy.

Chance, v. n. Happen, occur, befall, betide, take place, fall out, turn up, come to pass.

Chancery, n. 1. Court of Equity, Court of Chancery.

2. [U. S.] Equity, proceedings in equity.

Change, v. a. 1. Shift, remove for another, set aside for others.

2. Alter, vary, modify, make different, make some change in.

3. Exchange, barter, commute, give in exchange.

Change, v. n. Alter, vary, shift, veer, turn, undergo change, change about.

Change, n. 1. Alteration, variation, mutation, commutation, transition, transmutation, revolution.

2. Vicissitude, variety, novelty, innovation.

3. Small coin, small money.

Changeable, a. 1. Variable, inconstant, unsteady, unsteadfast, unstable, unsettled, mutable, uncertain.

2. Fickle, wavering, vacillating, fitful, capricious, volatile, giddy, like a weather-cock.

Change about, Change.

Change hands, Change owners.

Changeling, n. 1. Child (taken or left in place of another).

2. Oaf, simpleton, fool, DUNCE.

Channel, n. 1. Passage, duct, conduit, water-course.

2. Gutter, furrow, fluting, chamfer.

3. Strait, arm of the sea, narrow sea.

4. Avenue, route, way.

Channel, v. a. Groove, flute, chamfer, cut furrows in, cut channels in.

Chant, v. a. &n. Sing, warble, carol.

Chant, n. Song, carol, melody.

Chanter, n. Singer, songster.

Chanticleer, n. Cock, ROOSTER.

Chaos, n. 1. Matter in a disorganized state, matter in confusion.

2. Disorder, confusion.

Chaotic, a. Disordered, confused.

Chap, v. a. Crack, split, cleave.

Chap, v. n. Crack, open in slits.

Chap, n. 1. Cleft, crack, opening.

2. Boy, youth, fellow.

Chaparral, n. Thicket (of brambles and thorny shrubs).

Chapeau, n. [Fr.] Hat.

Chapel, n. Church, temple, meeting-house, place of worship.

Chap-fallen, a. [Sometimes spelled chopfallen.] Dejected, dispirited, depressed, discouraged, melancholy, sad, downcast, disheartened, downhearted, desponding, despondent, BLUE, crestfallen, low-spirited, in low spirits.

Chaplet, n. Garland, wreath, coronal.

Chaps, n. pl. Mouth, jaws.

Char, v. a. Burn, scorch, reduce to charcoal.

Character, n. 1. Mark, figure, sign, emblem, letter.

2. Constitution, quality, nature, disposition, cast, turn, bent.

3. Person, personage, individual.

4. Reputation, repute.

Characteristic, a. Special, peculiar.

Characteristic, n. Peculiarity, marked feature.

Characterization, n. Designation (of properties), specification.

Characterize, v. a. 1. Distinguish, designate, mark.

2. Describe, set forth the character of, specify the peculiarities of.

Charcoal, n. Wood-coal.

Charge, v. a. 1. Load, burden, freight, lade.

2. Intrust, put in one's keeping or care.

3. Ascribe, impute, lay, put, bring home to, lay to one's door, lay to one's charge.

4. Accuse, arraign, impeach, inculpate, criminate, indict, tax, call to account, take to task, inform against.

5. Command, order, bid, require, enjoin.

6. Attack, assault, fall upon, bear down upon, set on.

Charge, v. n. Make an onset, make a charge.

Charge, n. 1. Load, lading, cargo, freight, burden, what is carried.

2. Trust, care, custody, ward, management.

3. Commission, duty, office, employment.

4. Order, injunction, direction, mandate, precept, command.

5. Instruction, exhortation.

6. Accusation, crimination.

7. Cost, expense, outlay, expenditure.

8. Price, sum charged.

9. Onset, onslaught, assault, attack, encounter.

10. (Her.) Bearing.

Chargeable, a. 1. Ascribable, attributable, imputable, referrible, traceable, owing, to be charged.

2. Liable to be accused.

3. Burdensome (as a cause of expense).

Charger, n. 1. Dish, platter.

2. War-horse.

Charily, ad. Cautiously, warily, heedfully, carefully.

Charitable, a. 1. Benevolent, kind, benign, full of good will.

2. Beneficent, liberal, free, bountiful, generous, munificent, open-hearted, free-hearted, open-handed.

Charity, n. 1. Benevolence, kindness, tenderness, affection, benignity, humanity, kind-heartedness, fellow-feeling, good-will, good-nature, milk of human kindness.

2. Beneficence, liberality, generosity, bounty, alms-giving, active goodness, doing of good.

3. Benefaction, gift, alms.

Charivari, n. [Fr.] Discordant music, mock serenade.

Charlatan, n. Quack, empiric, mountebank, pretender, impostor, cheat.

Charlatanic, a. Empirical, quackish.

Charlatanry, n. Quackery, empiricism, trickery, deceit.

Charles's Wain, The Great Bear, Ursa Major, The Wain.

Charm, n. 1. Spell, enchantment, incantation, witchery, magic, sorcery, necromancy, magical power.

2. Attraction, fascination, allurement, attractiveness.

Charm, v. a. 1. Subdue by a charm, allay by enchantment.

2. Fascinate, enchant, delight, attract, captivate, catch, transport, enravish, enrapture, enamour, bewitch, allure, win, please highly, lead captive.

Charmer, n. Enchanter, magician, sorcerer.

Charming, a. Fascinating, captivating, enchanting, enrapturing, bewitching, delightful, lovely, very pleasant.

Charnel-house, n. Ossuary, GRAVE.

Charter, n. 1. Instrument, deed, indenture, act of incorporation.

2. Right, privilege, prerogative, immunity, franchise, liberty.

Charter, v. a. 1. Incorporate, establish by charter, grant by charter.

2. Let or hire (a ship).

Chary, a. Cautious, wary, careful, shy.

Chase, v. a. 1. Pursue, hunt, track, run after, give chase to.

2. Emboss, enchase.

Chase away, Drive away, force away.

Chase, n. 1. Hunting, hunt, field-sport.

2. Pursuit, race.

Chasm, n. 1. Breach, opening, cleft, fissure.

2. Gap, hiatus, cavity, hollow.

Chasseur, n. [Fr.] Horseman, horse-soldier, equestrian, chevalier, mounted soldier.

Chaste, a. 1. Pine, undefiled, virtuous, modest, continent.

2. Decent, not obscene.

3. Uncorrupt, unaffected, simple, neat, in good taste.

4. Refined, elegant, classic.

Chasten, v. a. Chastise, correct, punish, castigate.

Chastening, n. Chastisement, punishment, correction, castigation.

Chastise, v. a. 1. Chasten, correct, punish, castigate.

2. Repress, restrain, moderate, check, sober down.

Chastisement, n. Punishment, chastening, correction.

Chastity, n. 1. Purity, virtue, modesty, continence.

2. Decency, freedom from obscenity.

3. Unaffectedness, simplicity.

Chat, v. n. Prattle, chatter, prate, babble, gossip, confabulate, talk freely, have a free and easy talk.

Chat, n. Prattle, prate, gossip, confabulation, chit-chat, easy conversation, free and easy talk.

Chattels, n. pl. Goods, effects, furniture, movables, movable property.

Chatter, v. n. Prate, prattle, chat, gossip, talk idly, talk freely.

Chatter, n. Prate, prattle, CHAT.

Chatterer, n. Prater, prattler, tattler, gossip, babbler, gadder, gadabout, rattle-head.

Cheap, a. 1. Low-priced.

2. Common, of little value, of small account.

Cheapen, v. a. 1. Bid for, bargain for, ask the price of, try to get cheaper, haggle about, chaffer about.

2. Make cheap, lessen in value.

Cheat, v. a. Defraud, trick, deceive, dupe, gull, overreach, jockey, cozen, chouse, outwit, bamboozle, circumvent, delude, hoodwink, diddle, beguile, mislead, inveigle, gammon, impose upon.

Cheat, n. 1. Trick, deception, imposture, imposition, juggle, stratagem, finesse, fraud, circumvention, delusion, artifice, deceit, chouse, BAM.

2. Trickster, impostor, rogue, knave, swindler, sharper, cheater, artful fellow.

Cheater, n. Trickster, CHEAT.

Check, n. 1. Restraint, curb, bridle, hinderance, stop, obstacle, impediment, obstruction, bar, barrier, damper, interference, rebuff, repression, control.

2. Counter register, corresponding indenture, corresponding cipher.

3. Mark, symbol, sign.

4. Order for money.

5. Ticket, certificate of right.

6. Checkered cloth.

Check, v. a. 1. Restrain, curb, bridle, hinder, obstruct, repress, chastise, counteract, control, put a restraint upon, hold in check, put a damper upon, nip in the bud.

2. Reprove, chide, reprimand, rebuke.

3. Note with a mark.

Checker, v. a. Variegate, diversify.

Checker-berry, n. Partridge-berry, squaw-vine, winter-clover (Mitchella repens).

Checkers, n. pl. Draughts.

Checkmate, v. a. Beat (at chess), conquer, vanquish, put in check.

Cheek, n. 1. Side of the face.

2. [Colloquial.] Boldness, impudence, insolence, impertinence, sauciness, assurance, audacity, presumption, face, front, effrontery, brass.

Cheek-bone, n. Zygoma.

Cheek by jowl, Close (as in familiar intercourse), face to face, side by side, TÈTE-À-TÈTE, in close proximity.

Cheeky, a. [Colloquial.] Bold, forward, pert, assuming, BRASSY, brazen-faced.

Cheer, n. 1. Mirth, gayety, joy, gladness, CHEERFULNESS.

2. Entertainment, provisions, food, repast, viands, victuals.

3. Acclamation, shout of applause.

Cheer, v. a. 1. Gladden, exhilarate, inspirit, enliven, animate, incite, encourage.

2. Comfort, console, solace, make cheerful.

3. Applaud, clap, salute with cheers.

Cheerful, a. Lively, sprightly, animated, joyful, joyous, blithe, mirthful, buoyant, gleeful, gay, cheery, airy, sunny, jocund, jolly, in good spirits, of good cheer, in high feather.

Cheerfulness, n. Liveliness, animation, joyfulness, joy, gladness, mirthfulness, cheer, buoyancy of spirits, flow of spirits, good spirits.

Cheesy, a. Caseous, of the nature of cheese.

Chef-d'œuvre, n. [Fr.] Master-piece, master-work, master-stroke, paragon, capital performance.

Chemise, n. Shift, smock.

Cherish, v. a. 1. Nurture, foster, nourish, nurse, sustain, support, comfort, care for, treat tenderly.

2. Harbor, entertain, indulge, encourage, hold dear, embrace heartily.

Cherup, v. n. Chirp, chirrup.

Cherup, v. a. Encourage (by chirruping), inspirit, animate, cheer, chirrup.

Chest, n. Breast, thorax, trunk (of the body).

Chetah, n. [Sometimes written Cheetah.] Hunting leopard (Felis jubata).

Chevalier, n. Knight, CAVALIER.

Chew, v. a. 1. Masticate, manducate, MUNCH.

2. Champ, bite, gnaw.

3. Meditate, ruminate, muse on, reflect upon, chew the cud upon.

Chew, v. n. Meditate, ruminate, muse, reflect.

Chicane, n. 1. Trick, shift, ruse, stratagem, wile, artifice, fetch, CLAP-TRAP.

2. Trickery, sophistry, chicanery.

Chicanery, n. Trickery, duplicity, chicane, sophistry, sophistication, deception.

Chiccory, n. Succory.

Chickadee, n. Black-capped titmouse (Parus atricapillus).

Chickaree, n. Red squirrel (Sciurus Hudsonius).

Chide, v. a. Rebuke, reprimand, censure, reprove, blame, upbraid, admonish, scold, scold at.

Chief, a. 1. Leading, supreme, headmost, first, supreme, most eminent.

2. Principal, main, prime, vital, especial, great, grand, cardinal, master, most important.

Chief, n. 1. Chieftain, commander.

2. Leader, head, corypheus, principal person.

Chiefly, ad. 1. Principally, eminently, mainly, especially, particularly, above all.

2. Mostly, for the most part.

Chieftain, n. Leader (of a clan or of troops), chief, commander, captain.

Chiffonnier, n. [Fr.] Rag-picker.

Chigoe, n. Chigre.

Chigre, n. (Ent.) Jigger, chigoe (Pulex penetrans).

Child, n. [pl. Children.] 1. Infant, babe, baby, nursling, suckling, chit, brat, bantling, bairn, little one.

2. Young person.

3. Offspring, issue, progeny.

Child-bearing, n. Childbirth.

Childbed, n. Parturition, CHILDBIRTH.

Childbirth, n. Parturition, delivery, travail, labor, childbed, child-bearing.

Childhood, n. Infancy, minority, pupilage, nonage.

Childish, a. 1. Puerile, infantile, infantine, young, tender.

2. Foolish, silly, weak, trifling, frivolous.

Childlike, a. Docile, meek, submissive, dutiful.

Children, pl. of CHILD.

Chiliad, n. Thousand.

Chill, a. Cold, frigid, chilly, bleak.

Chill, v. a. 1. Make chilly, make cold.

2. Depress, discourage, deject, dampen, dishearten.

Chilly, a. Cool, CHILL, somewhat cold.

Chime, n. Consonance, harmony, correspondence of sound.

Chime, v. n. Harmonize, accord, sound in harmony.

Chime in with, Agree with, fall in with.

Chimera, n. Illusion, hallucination, delusion, fantasy, phantom, dream, idle fancy, creature of the imagination.

Chimerical, a. Imaginary, fantastic, fanciful, visionary, illusory, shadowy, wild, Quixotic, Utopian.

Chimney-corner, n. Fireside.

China, n. Porcelain, China ware.

Chincapin, n. [Written also Chinquapin and Chinkapin.] Dwarf chestnut (Castanea pumila).

Chink, n. 1. Opening, gap, crack, cranny, crevice, cleft, rift, fissure, narrow aperture.

2. [Colloquial.] Money, coin.

Chink, v. a. & n. Jingle.

Chip, v. a. Hew, cut chips from.

Chip, n. Fragment, scrap, small piece.

Chipmunk, n. [Written also Chipmonk and Chipmuk.] Hackee, striped squirrel.

Chirography, n. Handwriting, hand, style of penmanship.

Chiromancy, n. Palmistry.

Chirrup, v. n. Chirp, cherup.

Chirrup, v. a. Encourage, animate, inspirit, cheer, cherup.

Chisel, v. a. Cut, carve, sculpture.

Chit-chat, n. Prattle, prate, gossip, chat, easy conversation, familiar talk, idle talk, free and easy talk.

Chivalric, a. Gallant, CHIVALROUS.

Chivalrous, a. Gallant, adventurous, valiant, brave, warlike, bold.

Chivalry, n. 1. Knighthood, knight-errantry.

2. Valor, gallantry.

Chloride of barium, Muriate of baryta, hydrochlorate of baryta.

Chloride of lime, Bleaching powder.

Chloride of mercury, Calomel, protochloride of mercury, subchloride of mercury.

Chlorosis, n. (Med.) Green-sickness.

Chogret, n. [Indian name.] Conner, cunner, burgall, blue perch.

Choice, n. Preference, election, selection, option, ALTERNATIVE.

Choice, a. 1. Select, exquisite, precious, valuable, rare, uncommon, excellent.

2. Frugal, careful, chary, sparing.

Choke, v. a. 1. Suffocate, stifle, smother, strangle, throttle.

2. Suppress, overpower, overcome, keep down.

3. Obstruct, close, block, stop, bar.

Choke, v. n. Be choked.

Choke-damp, n. Foul air, carbonic acid, carbonic-acid gas (accumulated in wells and pits).

Chokeful, a. Brimful, quite full.

Choler, n. 1. Bile.

2. Anger, wrath, ire, fury, rage, spleen, exasperation.

Cholera asphyxia, Asiatic cholera, spasmodic cholera.

Choleric, a. Irascible, irritable, hasty, testy, touchy, petulant, waspish, hot, fiery, passionate.

Choose, v. a. Select, elect, prefer, cull, pick, pick out, single out, fix upon, pitch upon, catch at, make choice of.

Chop, v. a. 1. Cut (with a quick blow).

2. Mince, cut into small pieces.

Chop, v. n. Shift, veer, change suddenly.

Chop, n. 1. Slice, piece cut off.

2. Brand, quality.

Chop-fallen, a. [Preferably spelled Chap-fallen.] Melancholy, sad.

Chop-house, n. Restaurant (of a low class), eating-house.

Choral, n. Psalm-tune.

Chord, n. 1. String (of a musical instrument).

2. Harmonious tones.

3. (Geom.) Right line uniting the extremities of an arc.

Chore, n. Small job, light task.

Chouse, v. a. Deceive, cheat, trick, delude, defraud, swindle, dupe, gull, bamboozle, BAM, cozen, diddle, overreach, circumvent, beguile, hoodwink, victimize, take in, impose upon, put upon, practise upon, play upon.

Chouse, n. 1. Dupe, tool, gull, simpleton, cully.

2. Trick, cheat, wile, ruse, BAM, imposture, imposition, fraud, deception, circumvention, deceit, double-dealing, stratagem, finesse, artifice, delusion, crafty device, piece of knavery.

Chowchow, n. [Chinese.] Mixed pickles.

Chowchow, a. Mixed, of several sorts.

Chowder, n. Fish soup.

Christ, n. The Anointed, The Messiah, Jesus, Immanuel, The Saviour, The Redeemer, The Mediator, The Intercessor, The Advocate, The Judge, The Son of God, The Son of man, The Lamb of God, The Word.

Christen, v. a. 1. Baptize.

2. Denominate, name, term, designate, style, call, dub, entitle, TITLE.

Christian, n. Disciple of Christ.

Christian name, Baptismal name (as distinguished from the family name or surname).

Christianity, n. Religion of Christians, Christian religion, teachings of Christ, the Gospel, divine revelation.

Christmas rose, Black hellebore (Helleborus niger).

Chrome-yellow, n. Chromate of lead.

Chronic, a. Inveterate, deep-seated, of long duration.

Chronicle, n. 1. Register (of events in the order of time), diary, journal.

2. Record, history, annals, narration, narrative, recital, account.

Chronicle, v. a. Record, register.

Chronicler, n. Historian.

Chronometer, n. Time-keeper, time-piece.

Chrysalis, n. Pupa, aurelia, nympha.

Chubbed, a. Plump, CHUNKY, bonny, short and thick.

Chubby, a. Plump, CHUNKY, bonny, short and thick.

Chuck, v. a. 1. Tap or pat (under the chin).

2. Throw, pitch, hurl, toss, FLIRT.

Chuck, n. 1. Tap or pat (under the chin).

2. Throw, toss.

Chuckle, v. n. 1. Giggle, titter, laugh (convulsively, in triumph or in derision).

2. Exult, triumph, crow.

Chuckle, n. Giggle, titter, laughter (half suppressed), chuckling.

Chuckle-head, n. [Low.] Blockhead, DUNCE.

Chuckle-headed, a. Thick-headed, stupid, dull.

Chuckling, n. Giggle, titter, CHUCKLE.

Chum, n. Chamber-fellow, room-mate.

Chump, n. Chunk.

Chunk, n. Chump.

Chunky, a. [U. S.] Plump, chubby, short and thick.

Church, n. 1. Temple, house of worship, house of God, meeting-house.

2. Body of Christians.

3. Ecclesiastical authority (as distinguished from that of the State).

Churchman, n. 1. Ecclesiastic, clergyman, minister, pastor, divine, priest.

2. Episcopalian.

Churchyard, n. Burying-ground, burial-ground, graveyard, cemetery, necropolis.

Churl, n. 1. Rustic, peasant, proletary, countryman, clodhopper, bumpkin, ploughman, clown.

2. Ill-bred man, surly fellow.

3. Niggard, miser, skinflint, scrimp, curmudgeon, hunks, mean fellow.

Churlish, a. 1. Rude, harsh, BRUSQUE, uncivil, impolite, rough, brutal, surly, cynical, snarling, snappish, waspish.

2. Crabbed, morose, sullen, ill-tempered.

3. Niggardly, miserly, close, close-fisted, sordid, penurious, stingy, mean, mercenary, avaricious, illiberal.

Churlishness, n. 1. Rudeness, incivility, roughness, brutality, barbarism.

2. Crabbedness, moroseness, sullenness, tartness, acrimony, acerbity, asperity, harshness, bitterness, ill temper, bad blood.

3. Niggardliness, stinginess, penuriousness, closeness, meanness.

Churn-owl, n. Goat-sucker, night-jar, wheel-bird (Caprimulgus Europæus).

Churr-worm, n. Mole-cricket, fan-cricket, fen-cricket (Gryllotalpa vulgaris).

Cicada, n. Harvest-fly, LOCUST (popularly, but erroneously, so called in the U. S.).

Cicatrice, n. Scar, seam.

Cicatrix, n. Scar, seam.

Cicatrize, v. a. Heal, skin over.

Cicisbeo, n. [It.] Gallant (of a married woman), beau, suitor, lover, admirer, dangler about women.

Ci-devant, a. [Fr.] Former, late, quondam, old-time.

Cimeter, n. Falchion.

Cimeter-shaped, a. Acinaciform.

Cimmerian, a. Black, very dark, intensely dark.

Cinchona, n. Quinquina, Peruvian bark, Jesuit's bark, Cinchona bark.

Cincture, n. Band, belt, girdle, cestus.

Cinctured, a. Girded, belted.

Cinders, n. pl. Embers.

Cinereous, a. Ashy, cineritious, like ashes.

Cineritious, a. Ashy, CINEREOUS.

Cinnabar, n. 1. Red sulphuret of mercury (native), bi-sulphuret of mercury.

2. Vermilion, red sulphuret of mercury (artificial).

Cion, n. Sprout, shoot, twig, branch, scion, offshoot.

Cipher, n. 1. Zero, naught or nought, nothing.

2. Character, symbol, device.

3. Secret character, private alphabet.

Cipher, v. n. Practise arithmetic.

Circean, a. Magical, enchanting.

Circle, n. 1. Round, plane figure.

2. Circumference, periphery, ring.

3. Orb, sphere, globe, ball.

4. Returning series.

5. Compass, enclosure.

6. Company, society, class, fraternity, COTERIE, CLIQUE, set.

Circlet, n. Little circle.

Circuit, n. 1. Revolution, circular course.

2. Space, region, tract, district.

3. Boundary, compass, boundary line, distance round.

4. Course, tour, round, perambulation, journey.

Circuitous, a. Tortuous, devious, turning, winding, indirect, round about.

Circular, a. Round, annular, ring-shaped.

Circulate, v. n. 1. Move round, move in a circle.

2. Spread, be diffused, have currency.

Circulate, v. a. Spread, diffuse, disseminate, promulgate, propagate, give currency to, spread abroad.

Circulation, n. 1. Motion in a circle.

2. Diffusion, dissemination, promulgation, propagation.

3. Currency, money, circulating medium.

Circumambient, a. Surrounding, encompassing, encircling, circling, circumjacent, ambient.

Circumference, n. Periphery.

Circumjacent, a. Surrounding, encompassing, encircling, ambient, circumambient, lying around.

Circumlocution, n. Periphrasis, periphrase, circuit or compass of words, indirect expression, roundabout mode of speech.

Circumlocutory, a. Periphrastical, periphrastic.

Circumnavigate, v. a. Sail round.

Circumscribe, v. a. Bound, encircle, surround, enclose, confine, restrict, limit, keep within bounds.

Circumspect, a. Cautious, wary, careful, watchful, heedful, considerate, judicious, vigilant, attentive, discreet, prudent; not rash, heedless, or headlong.

Circumspection, n. Caution, wariness, watchfulness, thoughtfulness, care, vigilance, attention, prudence, discretion.

Circumstance, n. Incident, accident, subsidiary fact.

Circumstances, n. pl. Situation, condition, position, state of affairs, pecuniary standing.

Circumstantial, a. Particular, minute, detailed.

Circumvent, v. a. Deceive, cheat, defraud, trick, cozen, overreach, delude, hoodwink, dupe, gull, bamboozle, chouse, outwit, diddle, beguile, mislead, inveigle, impose upon.

Circumvention, n. Fraud, deception, imposition, imposture, deceit, cheat, cheating, trick, trickery.

Cirrus, n. [pl. Cirri.] 1. (Bot.) Tendril, filament.

2. (Zoöl.) Filamentary appendage.

3. (Meteor.) Curl cloud, cat's tail, mare's tail.

Cistern, n. Reservoir, tank.

Citadel, n. Fortress, castle, stronghold.

Citation, n. 1. Summons, official call or notice.

2. Quotation, extract, excerpt, quoted passage.

3. Enumeration, mention.

Cite, v. a. 1. Summon, send for.

2. Quote, adduce, extract.

3. Enumerate, mention, bring forward.

Citizen, n. Inhabitant, resident, dweller.

City, n. Incorporated town.

Civic, a. Civil (as distinguished from military), municipal, political, not military.

Civil, a. 1. Civilized, not savage.

2. Municipal, political, civic, not military.

3. Intestine, domestic, not foreign.

4. Courteous, ceremonious, polite, refined, complaisant, urbane, obliging, affable, debonair, easy, gracious, well-bred.

Civilities, n. pl. Acts of courtesy.

Civility, n. Courtesy, courteousness, urbanity, politeness, affability, complaisance, amiability, suavity, good breeding, elegance of manners.

Civilization, n. Culture, cultivation, refinement.

Civilize, v. a. Refine, cultivate, educate, polish, enlighten, improve, humanize, reclaim from barbarism.

Clack, n. 1. Click, clink, tick, beat.

2. Prate, prattle, babble, babbling, gossip, palaver, cackle, gabble, gab, idle talk, small talk.

Clack, v. n. 1. Click, clink.

2. Prate, prattle, babble, gabble, chatter, jabber, clatter, gossip, talk idly.

Claim, v. a. Require, ask, demand, challenge, call for.

Claim, v. n. Derive a right, obtain a title.

Claim, n. 1. Demand, call, requisition.

2. Right, pretension, title, privilege.

Clairvoyance, n. Seeing without eyes, seeing in a mesmeric state.

Clairvoyant, a. Able to see without eyes, seeing by mesmeric influence.

Clam, v. a. Clog (with glutinous matter).

Clamber, v. n. Climb (with difficulty), scramble.

Clammy, a. Viscous, glutinous, gummy, viscid, sticky, slimy, ropy, adhesive, dauby, smeary.

Clamor, n. Outcry, vociferation, exclamation, noise, hullabaloo, hubbub, uproar, blare.

Clamor, v. n. Vociferate, cry out, make outcries.

Clamorous, a. Vociferous, noisy, boisterous, obstreperous, uproarious, blatant.

Clan, n. 1. Race, tribe, family.

2. Clique, COTERIE, set, gang, brotherhood, fraternity, sodality.

Clandestine, a. Concealed (for a bad purpose), hidden, private, underhand, underhanded, sly.

Clang, n. Clangor, clank, clash, clashing.

Clang, v. n. Clank, clash.

Clangor, n. Clang, clank.

Clank, v. n. Clang, clash.

Clap, v. a. 1. Pat, strike gently.

2. Thrust, force, put hastily.

3. Applaud (by striking the hands together), cheer.

Clap, n. 1. Blow, knock, slap.

2. Explosion, burst.

3. Gonorrhœa, venereal disease.

Clap-trap, n. Trick (for the sake of effect, as on the stage), sham, HUMBUG, feint, imposture, pretence, delusion, imposition, BAM.

Clap-trap, a. Deceptive, delusive, counterfeit, sham, mock, spurious, false, make-believe.

Clarification, n. Purification, clearing.

Clarify, v. a. Purify, clear, make clear.

Clash, v. n. 1. Collide, come into collision, strike against each other.

2. Clank, clang.

3. Disagree, contend, interfere, be mutually opposed, act in a contrary direction.

Clash, n. 1. Collision.

2. Clang, clank, clangor, clashing.

3. Opposition, contradiction.

Clashing, n. 1. Clang, clank, clangor, clash.

2. Opposition, contradiction, hostility, enmity.

Clasp, v. a. 1. Fasten with a clasp.

2. Grasp, gripe, clutch, grapple, put the fingers around, lay hold of, fasten upon.

3. Embrace, hug.

Clasp, n. 1. Hook, catch, HASP.

2. Embrace, hug.

Class, n. 1. Rank or order (of persons).

2. Set (as of pupils pursuing the same studies).

3. Scientific division (of animate or inanimate objects, including orders, genera, and species), kind, sort.

4. Category, predicament.

Class, v. a. Arrange, rank, range, classify, dispose, distribute, form into classes.

Class-fellow, n. Classmate.

Classic, n. First-rate work (of literature), work of the first class.

Classic, a. 1. First-rate, of the first class (in literature).

Classical, a. 1. First-rate, of the first class (in literature).

2. Greek or Latin.

3. Elegant, polished, refined, chaste, pure, Attic.

Classicalism, n. Classicism; classical taste, idiom, style, or expression.

Classicism, n. Classicalism.

Classification, n. Arrangement, disposition, distribution, grouping, reducing to order.

Classify, v. a. Arrange, class, distribute, dispose, form into classes, reduce to order.

Classmate, n. Class-fellow.

Clatter, v. n. 1. Rattle.

2. Prate, prattle, babble, clack, gabble, clatter, jabber, talk loudly.

Clatter, n. Rattling, clattering, clutter, confused noise.

Clattering, n. Clatter, confused noise.

Clause, n. 1. Part or subdivision (of a sentence).

2. Article, provision, proviso, condition, stipulation.

Clavate, a. (Bot. and Zoöl.) Claviform, club-shaped.

Clavated, a. (Bot. and Zoöl.) Claviform, club-shaped.

Clavicle, n. Collar-bone.

Claviform, a. (Bot.) Clavate, clavated, club-shaped.

Clavis, n. [L. pl. Claves; Eng. pl. Clavises.] Key, explanation, clew, guide.

Claw, n. Talon.

Claw, v. a. Tear (with the claws), scratch, lacerate, laniate.

Clay, n. Argillaceous earth (consisting principally of alumina and silica).

Clean, a. 1. Unstained, unspotted, spotless, unsoiled, unsullied, immaculate, cleanly, neat.

2. Entire, complete, perfect, not defective.

3. Pure, innocent, free from moral impurity.

Clean, ad. Entirely, completely, perfectly, altogether, wholly, thoroughly, fully, in air respects, in every respect, out and out.

Clean, v. a. Cleanse, purify, make clean, free from dirt.

Cleanly, a. Clean, neat, tidy.

Cleanly, ad. Neatly, in a clean or neat manner.

Cleanse, v. a. Purify, clean, make clean, free from dirt.

Cleansing, n. Purification, purifying.

Cleansing, a. Purifying, purgative, abstergent, cathartic.

Clear, a. 1. Transparent, bright, pellucid, limpid.

2. Unmixed, pure.

3. Unobstructed, unencumbered, free, open.

4. Serene, fair, cloudless, unclouded, sunny, unobscured, undimmed.

5. Net, without deductions.

6. Perspicuous, lucid, distinct, plain, intelligible.

7. Apparent, visible, palpable, evident, obvious, manifest, distinct, conspicuous, patent, unequivocal, unmistakable, indisputable, undeniable, unambiguous, unquestionable, not to be mistaken.

8. Perspicacious, sharp, acute, discerning, prompt, quick.

9. Innocent, unspotted, spotless, guiltless, sinless, irreproachable, unblemished, unsullied, undefiled, immaculate, clean.

10. Musical, silvery, sonorous, mellifluous, euphonious, not harsh, not jarring.

Clear, v. a. 1. Clarify, purify, refine, cleanse, make clear.

2. Free, loose, liberate, emancipate, disinthrall, set free.

3. Acquit, absolve, exonerate, discharge, justify, vindicate, set right.

4. extricate, disengage, disentangle, disembarrass.

5. Net, get or gain over and above expenses.

6. Pass by or over without touching.

Clearance, n. 1. Discharge, release, exoneration, acquittal.

2. (Com.) Permission to leave port, permission to sail.

Clear away, v. n. Be fair, be fair weather, clear off, clear up.

Clear-headed, a. Intelligent, discerning, clear-sighted, keen-sighted, shrewd, sagacious, acute, long-headed.

Clear of, Rid of, free from.

Clear off, Be fair, be fair weather, clear away, clear up.

Clear-sighted, a. Discerning, INTELLIGENT, shrewd, sagacious, acute, long-headed, keen-sighted, clear-headed.

Clear up, (Neuter.) Be fair, be fair weather, clear off, clear away.

Clear up, (Active.) Explain, expound, make out, make plain.

Cleave, v. n. 1. Adhere, cohere, stick, hold, be attached.

2. Cling, be united, be joined.

3. Separate, divide, part, open, split, crack, be divided, be sundered, be severed.

Cleave, v. a. Split, rive, tear asunder.

Cleavers, n. Hariff, goose-grass, catch-weed, scratch-weed (Galium aparine).

Cleft, n. Crevice, chink, fissure, rift, break, breach, gap, cranny, crack, interstice, opening, fracture, chap, chasm.

Clemency, n. 1. Lenity, mercy, gentleness, leniency, tenderness, kindness, compassion, fellow-feeling, long-suffering.

2. Mildness, softness.

Clement, a. Lenient, merciful, compassionate, kind, indulgent, tender, gentle, humane, kind-hearted, tender-hearted.

Clepsydra, n. Water-clock.

Clergy, n. Ministers, clergymen, CLOTH, body of ecclesiastics (in distinction from the laity).

Clergyman, n. Minister, divine, priest, pastor, parson, ecclesiastic, churchman.

Clerk, n. 1. Recorder, registrar, scribe, penman, accountant.

2. Assistant (in a place of business).

Clever, a. 1. Dexterous, skilful, apt, handy, ready, quick, smart, expert, able.

2. [U. S.] Kind, benign, amiable, obliging, accommodating, well-meaning, well-disposed, good-natured, kind-hearted.

Cleverness, n. 1. Dexterity, adroitness, skill, aptness, aptitude, readiness, quickness, smartness, expertness, ability.

2. [U. S.] Benignity, kindness, kindliness, amiability, kind-heartedness, fellow-feeling, good-nature.

Clew, n. Guide, direction, CLAVIS, clue.

Click, v. n. Tick, clack, clink, beat.

Click, n. 1. Tick, clack, clink, beat.

2. Pawl, detent, catch, ratchet.

Client, n. 1. Dependant.

2. Patron (of a lawyer).

Clientage, n. Body of clients.

Cliental, a. 1. [Rare.] Dependent.

2. Of clients.

Cliff, n. Crag, precipice, high and steep rock.

Climacteric, n. Critical period of life.

Climate, n. 1. Clime, zone, region, country.

2. Weather, state of the atmosphere.

Climax, n. 1. (Rhet.) Gradation (in the structure of sentences), gradual rise.

2. Highest point, greatest degree.

Climb, v. n. Mount or ascend (with difficulty), get up, creep up.

Climb, v. a. Mount or ascend (with difficulty), clamber, scramble.

Clime, n. Region, country, zone, climate.

Clinch, v. a. 1. Grasp, gripe, clasp, clutch, grapple, lay hold of.

2. Fasten, secure.

3. Confirm, fix, establish.

Clinch, n. 1. Pun, ambiguity, quibble, CALEMBOUR, DOUBLE-ENTENDRE, double meaning, play upon words.

2. Clincher, cramp, hold-fast.

Clincher, n. 1. Cramp, clinch, hold-fast.

2. Conclusive argument.

Cling, v. n. Adhere, hold, stick, cleave, be attached, hold fast.

Clink, v. n. Click, clack.

Clink, n. Click, clack.

Clip, v. a. 1. Cut.

2. Prune, curtail, cut short.

Clip, n. 1. Shearing, cutting.

2. Quantity sheared (as of wool).

3. [Colloquial, U. S.] Blow (with the hand), rap, knock.

Clique, n. [Fr.] [Generally used in a bad sense.] Coterie, club, brotherhood, sodality, clan, junto, CABAL, CAMARILLA, party, gang, set, private or exclusive association.

Cloak, n. 1. Mantle.

2. Mask, veil, cover, blind.

Cloak, v. a. Mask, hide, veil, cover.

Clod, n. 1. Lump of earth.

2. Ground, earth, turf, sod.

Clodhopper, n. Rustic, peasant, countryman, boor, swain, hind, bumpkin, ploughman, clown.

Clod-poll, n. Simpleton, fool, DUNCE.

Clog, v. a. 1. Trammel, shackle, fetter.

2. Obstruct, impede, hinder, restrain, embarrass, cumber, encumber, CLAM.

Clog, n. 1. Trammel, fetter, shackle, drag weight, dead weight.

2. Impediment, encumbrance, hinderance, obstacle, obstruction, check, drawback.

Cloister, n. Convent, monastery, abbey, nunnery, priory.

Cloisteral, a. Recluse, solitary, secluded, sequestered, monastic.

Close, v. a. 1. Shut, shut up.

2. Stop, obstruct, choke, stop up.

3. Conclude, finish, terminate, end, complete, bring to a period.

Close, v. n. 1. Unite, coalesce, come together, be brought together.

2. Terminate, end, be concluded.

Close, n. End, conclusion, termination.

Close, a. 1. Tight, closed, shut fast.

2. Hidden, secret, private.

3. Reserved, taciturn, reticent, secretive, not communicative, of few words.

4. Retired, withdrawn, concealed, secluded, pent up.

5. Confined, stagnant, motionless.

6. Oppressive, uncomfortable.

7. Dense, compact, solid, compressed, firm, thick.

8. Near, approaching nearly.

9. Intense, intent, unremitting, earnest, fixed.

10. Faithful, accurate, precise, exact, strict, nice.

11. Parsimonious, stingy, penurious, miserly, niggardly, close-fisted, close-handed, mean, illiberal, ungenerous.

Close by, Very near, within a short distance, hard by.

Close-fisted, a. Penurious, parsimonious, stingy, miserly, niggardly, mean, close, grasping, close-handed, with an itching palm.

Close-handed, a. Close-fisted.

Closet, n. Cabinet, small room.

Close up, Unite, join, consolidate, bring together.

Close with, 1. Accede to, consent to, agree to.

2. Agree with, make an agreement with.

3. Grapple with.

Clot, n. Concretion, coagulation, crassament, CRASSAMENTUM.

Clot, v. n. Concrete, coagulate.

Cloth, n. 1. Woven fabric.

2. [With The prefixed.] Clergy, clerical profession.

Clothe, v. a. 1. Dress, attire, apparel, array, robe, put garments upon.

2. Provide garments for, provide with clothes, furnish with raiment.

3. Invest (with authority, &c.).

Clothes, n. pl. Garments, raiment, apparel, attire, vesture, vestments, dress, clothing, garb, costume, habiliments, habits.

Clothing, n. Garments, CLOTHES.

Cloud, n. 1. Nebulosity, haze, mist, fog, vapor, collection of vapor.

2. Dense mass (as of smoke).

3. Darkness, obscurity, gloom.

Cloud, v. a. 1. Darken, obscure, dim, shade, shadow.

2. Variegate (with dark veins or spots).

Cloud-compeller, n. Jupiter, Jove.

Cloudy, a. 1. Clouded, murky, lowering, lurid, overcast.

2. Obscure, dark, dim, not clear.

3. Gloomy, dismal, not cheerful.

Clown, n. 1. Rustic, peasant, swain, ploughman, countryman, bumpkin, lout, clodpole, boor, hind.

2. Churl, ill-bred man.

3. Buffoon, fool, mountebank, harlequin, jester, droll, punch, zany, scaramouch, merry Andrew, jack-pudding, pickle-herring.

Clownish, a. 1. Rustic, boorish, loutish, coarse, rough, awkward, clumsy, ungainly.

2. Rude, impolite, uncivil, ill-bred, ill-mannered.

Cloy, v. a. Satiate, glut, surfeit, pall, sate.

Club, n. 1. Bludgeon, cudgel.

2. Association, society, company, set, fraternity, sodality, COTERIE, CLIQUE.

Club, v. n. Co-operate, unite together, act in concert, club together.

Club-house, n. Casino.

Clue, n. Guide, direction, clew, CLAVIS.

Clump, n. Cluster, bunch, group, assemblage.

Clumsy, a. 1. Unwieldy, ponderous, heavy, lumbering, ill-shaped, ill-made.

2. Awkward, unhandy, bungling, maladroit, inapt, unskilful, without dexterity.

Cluster, n. Clump, bunch, group, assemblage, COMA.

Cluster, v. n. Grow in bunches, grow in clusters, collect together.

Clutch, v. a. Grasp, gripe, grapple, seize, catch, snatch, lay hold of, fasten upon.

Clutch, n. Grasp, gripe, seizure.

Clutches, n. pl. 1. Paws, talons.

2. Hands (implying rapacity or cruelly).

Clutter, n. 1. Bustle, clatter, clattering, confused noise.

2. Confused mass.

Clypeiform, a. Scutate, shield-shaped.

Clyster, n. Injection, enema, lavement.

Coadjutor, n. Assistant, helper, co-operator, auxiliary, colleague, partner, aider, ally, abettor, co-aid.

Coagulate, v. a. & n. Curdle, concrete, thicken, clot.

Coagulation, n. 1. Curdling, concretion.

2. Clot, coagulum.

Coagulum, n. Clot, coagulation.

Co-aid, n. Assistant, COADJUTOR.

Coalesce, v. n. 1. Unite, combine, blend, come together, become consolidated.

2. Concur, fraternize, come to an agreement.

Coal-fish, n. Cudden (Gades carbonarius).

Coal-hod, n. Coal-scuttle.

Coalition n. Union, alliance, confederacy, federation, confederation, league, combination, copartnership, compact, federal compact, federal union.

Coal-measures, n. pl. Bed of coal, strata of coal, carboniferous group.

Coal-mine, n. Colliery, coal-pit.

Coal-pit, n. Colliery, coal-mine.

Coal-scuttle, n. Coal-hod.

Coarse, a. 1. Of large size.

2. Of large fibres or particles.

3. Crude, rough, impure, unpurified.

4. Gross, broad, indelicate, indecent, vulgar, not refined.

5. Rude, unpolished, uncivil, impolite, gruff, bluff, bearish, brutal.

6. Mean, vile, inelegant.

Coast, n. 1. [Rare.] Border, frontier.

2. Shore, beach, strand, seaboard, seaside, seacoast.

Coast, v. n. 1. Sail along the coast.

2. Slide down a hill (on a sled).

Coat, n. 1. Outer garment (of men).

2. Cover, covering, integument, coating.

Coat, v. a. Cover, spread a covering over.

Coating, n. Covering, coat.

Coax, v. a. Wheedle, cajole, flatter, cog, persuade by fondling, prevail upon by flattery.

Cob, n. 1. Sea-mew, sea-cob, gull, mew.

2. Horse (short-legged and stout).

3. [U. S.] Spike (of maize), corn-cob.

Cobble, v. a. Botch, tinker, patch up, mend clumsily.

Cobble, n. Cobble-stone, small round stone.

Cobble-stone, n. Cobble.

Cobbler, n. 1. Mender of shoes.

2. Clumsy workman.

Cobra, n. Hooded snake, COBRA-DE-CAPELLO.

Cobra-de-Capello, n. [Port.] Cobra, hooded snake, spectacled snake (Naja tripudians).

Cobweb, n. Spider's web.

Cochineal, n. Cochineal insect (killed by boiling water, and dried in the sun).

Cochleary, a. Cochleate, COCHLEATED, spiral, spiry, screw-shaped.

Cochleate, a. Spiral, COCHLEARY.

Cochleated, a. Spiral, COCHLEARY.

Cock, n. Chanticleer, ROOSTER.

Cock-a-hoop, a. Boasting, boastful, bragging, vaunting, vaporing, blustering, exulting, triumphant.

Cock-and-bull story, Absurd story, exaggerated tale.

Cockatrice, n. Basilisk.

Cockchafer, n. May-bug, dor, dor-bug, tree-beetle, dor-beetle, May-beetle, dummador (Melontha vulgaris).

Cock-crowing, n. Dawn, day-break, peep of day, first blush of the morning.

Cocker, v. a. [Rare.] Indulge (unduly), fondle, pamper.

Cockerel, n. Young cock or rooster.

Cockering, n. Indulgence (to excess), pampering, humoring.

Cock-eyed, a. Squint-eyed.

Cockle, v. a. Wrinkle, corrugate, pucker, gather into folds.

Cockling, a. Curling, ruffled.

Cock-loft, n. Garret, loft, attic, upper story.

Cocksure, a. [Colloquial.] Very sure, quite sure, quite certain, very confident.

Cod, n. Codfish (Morrhua vulgaris).

Coddle, v. a. 1. Parboil, boil slightly.

2. Humor, coax, cajole, wheedle, court, STUFF, pay court to, fawn upon, curry favor with, try to win by adulation.

3. Fondle, caress, pet, treat with fondness, make much of.

Code, n. Digest, collection of laws.

Codfish, n. Cod.

Codger, n. 1. Miser, niggard, churl, curmudgeon, lick-penny, skinflint, scrimp, hunks, screw, muckworm.

2. Queer old man, eccentric person.

Codicil, n. Supplement or postscript (to a will).

Codify, v. a. Digest, systematize, reduce to a code or digest.

Cœliac, a. Of the belly.

Cœliac passion, Chronic diarrhœa.

Co-equal, a. Co-ordinate, on a level, on a par.

Coerce, v. a. 1. Restrain, curb, check, put under restraint.

2. Compel, force, drive, constrain.

Coercion, n. 1. Restraint, check, curb.

2. Compulsion, constraint.

Coercive, a. 1. Coercing, checking, restraining.

2. Constraining, compelling, compulsory.

Coetaneous, a. Coeval.

Coeval, a. Coetaneous, of the same age.

Co-exist, v. n. Exist together, exist at the same time.

Coexistent, a. Simultaneous, synchronous.

Coffer, n. 1. Money-chest, strong-box, safe.

2. [Arch.] Sunken panel.

Cog, v. a. 1. Coax, wheedle.

2. Furnish with cogs.

Cog, v. n. Deceive, CHEAT.

Cog, n. 1. Trick, deceit, fraud, cheat.

2. Tooth (of a wheel).

Cogency, n. Force, strength, power.

Cogent, a. Forcible, effective, powerful, urgent, potent, irresistible, resistless, convincing, conclusive.

Cogitate, v. n. Meditate, think, reflect, consider, ponder, deliberate, ruminate, muse.

Cogitation, n. Meditation, thought, reflection, deliberation.

Cognate, a. Allied, akin, kin, related, kindred, similar, analogous, alike, of a piece.

Cognition, n. Knowledge, cognizance.

Cognizance, n. Knowledge, cognition, observation.

Cognizant of, Aware of, acquainted with, familiar with, conversant with, having knowledge of.

Cognomen, n. Surname, family name.

Cohabit, v. n. Live together (as husband and wife).

Co-heir, n. Joint heir.

Cohere, v. n. 1. Adhere, cleave, unite, hold, stick together, hold together.

2. Suit, fit, agree, square, quadrate, tally, coincide, comport.

Coherence, n. 1. Cohesion, union, connection, dependence.

2. Consistency, congruity, correspondence, harmony, agreement.

Coherency, n. 1. Cohesion, union, connection, dependence.

2. Consistency, congruity, correspondence, harmony, agreement.

Coherent, a. 1. Connected, united, sticking together.

2. Consistent, congruous, logical.

Cohesion, n. Coherence, sticking together.

Coiffure, n. Head-dress.

Coil, v. a. Gather into a coil.

Coil, n. Convolution, BIGHT, circular heap.

Coin, n. Specie, cash, metallic money, hard money, stamped money.

Coin, v. a. 1. Convert (metal) into money by stamping.

2. Invent, fabricate, devise, create.

Coinage, n. 1. Coin.

2. Invention, fabrication, creation.

Coincide, v. n. 1. Correspond, quadrate, square, tally, cohere.

2. Agree, concur, harmonize, be of the same mind.

Coincidence, n. 1. Correspondence.

2. Agreement, concurrence, consistency.

Coincident, a. 1. Correspondent, tallying, squaring.

2. Agreeing, concurring, concurrent.

Coition, n. Copulation.

Cold, a. 1. Frigid, GELID, cool, not warm, not hot.

2. Bleak, raw, biting, cutting, nipping, frosty, icy, wintry, hyemal, brumal.

3. Chilly, chill, shivering.

4. Apathetic, phlegmatic, stoical, unfeeling, unsusceptible, unimpressible, passionless, cold-blooded, sluggish, torpid, lukewarm, dead, indifferent, unconcerned.

5. Unaffecting, uninteresting.

Cold, n. 1. Absence of warmth, privation of heat.

2. Coldness, chilliness.

3. Catarrh, cough (or other inflammatory disease produced by exposure to cold).

Cold-blooded, a. 1. With cold blood.

2. Unfeeling, apathetic, passionless, COLD, cold-hearted, hard-hearted, cruel.

Cold-hearted, a. Unfeeling, COLD-BLOODED.

Colewort, n. Kale.

Colic, n. Belly-ache, pain in the bowels.

Collapse, n. 1. Falling together, falling in (as the sides of a flue).

2. (Med.) Prostration, exhaustion, extreme depression.

Collapse, v. n. Fall together, fall in.

Collar, n. Neck-band.

Collar-bone, n. Clavicle.

Collate, v. a. Compare, bring into comparison, estimate relatively.

Collateral, a. 1. Indirect, subordinate, not directly to the point.

2. Corroboratory, confirmatory, concurrent.

Collation, n. 1. Comparison.

2. Meal (less than a feast), repast, entertainment, treat.

Colleague, n. Associate (in some office, especially in that of a clergyman), coadjutor, co-operator, assistant, helper, alder, co-aid, partner, ally.

Collect, v. a. 1. Gather, assemble, muster, bring together, scrape together.

2. Accumulate, amass, aggregate, garner, heap up, garner up.

3. Infer, deduce, consider probable.

Collection, n. 1. Assemblage, group, cluster, gathering, crowd.

2. Accumulation, heap, mass, hoard, store, pile, aggregation.

3. Contribution (for charitable purposes).

Collect one's self, Recover from surprise, recover one's self-possession, become calm.

College, n. 1. Society (of persons engaged in common pursuits), community, body.

2. University, literary institution or seminary of learning (of the highest class).

3. College edifice or building.

Collide, v. n. Clash, come into collision, strike against each other.

Colliery, n. Coal-mine, coal-pit.

Collision, n. 1. Clash, shock, concussion.

2. Opposition, interference, clashing, conflict.

Collocate, v. a. [Rare.] Place, set, dispose, arrange.

Collocation, n. Arrangement, disposition, grouping.

Collop, n. Slice (of meat), RASHER.

Colloquial, a. Conversational.

Colloquy, n. Dialogue, conversation, conference, talk, discourse.

Collude, v. n. Participate in fraud, conspire fraudulently.

Collusion, n. 1. Covin, participation in fraud.

2. Artifice (practised in pursuance of some secret agreement), fraud, deceit.

Collusive, a. Deceitful, fraudulent, deceptive, dishonest, covinous.

Collyrium, n. [L.] (Med.) Eye-water, wash or lotion for the eyes.

Colocynth, n. Coloquintida, bitter-apple, bitter-cucumber.

Cologne, n. Eau-de-Cologne.

Cologne-water, n. Eau-de-Cologne.

Coloquintida, n. Colocynth, bitter-apple, bitter-cucumber.

Color, n. 1. Hue, tint, tinge, shade.

2. Pigment, paint.

3. Plea, pretext, pretence, excuse, guise, disguise, semblance, appearance, make-shift, false show.

Color, v. a. 1. Tinge, dye, paint, stain.

2. Disguise, varnish, gloss over, make plausible.

Color, v. n. Redden, blush, show color.

Color-blindness, n. Daltonism.

Colorless, a. Uncolored, hueless, untinged, achromatic.

Color-sergeant, n. Ensign, standard-bearer.

Colophony, n. Resin (from the pine), rosin.

Colors, n. pl. Flag, standard, ensign, banner.

Colossal, a. Gigantic, huge, monstrous, immense, enormous, prodigious, Cyclopean, Herculean.

Colossus, n. Gigantic statue.

Colporter, n. Pedler (of religious books), hawker of tracts.

Colt, n. Young horse (male or female).

Coltish, a. Frisky, rampant, playful, frolicsome, sportive, gay.

Columbary, n. Dove-cot, pigeon-house.

Column, n. 1. Pillar (that is round).

2. File, line, row.

Coma, n. 1. (Med.) Lethargy, dozing, stupor, drowsiness (from disease).

2. (Astron.) Envelope.

3. (Bot.) Tuft, cluster, bunch, clump.

Comatose, a. Lethargic, drowsy (from disease), dozing, stupid, stupefied.

Comatous, a. Lethargic, drowsy (from disease), dozing, stupid, stupefied.

Combat, v. n. Fight, contend, struggle, contest, war.

Combat, v. a. Oppose, resist, withstand, contend against, battle with, struggle with, war against.

Combat, n. Battle, fight, conflict, engagement, action, contest, encounter, rencounter, skirmish, brush, affair.

Combatant, n. Fighter, CHAMPION, warrior.

Combativeness, n. Propensity to fight.

Combination, n. 1. Union, conjunction, connection, association.

2. Alliance, coalition, confederacy, league, complot, conspiracy, cabal.

3. Mixture, compound, amalgamation.

Combine, v. a. 1. Unite, join together.

2. Mix, blend, incorporate, amalgamate, compound, put together.

Combine, v. n. Coalesce, be united.

Combustibility, n. Combustibleness, inflammability, inflammableness.

Combustible, a. Inflammable.

Combustibleness, n. Combustibility.

Combustion, n. Conflagration, burning.

Come, v. n. 1. Approach, advance, draw near, tend hitherward.

2. Arrive, get to, reach or attain any place or point.

3. Proceed, issue, arise, result, follow, flow, ensue, originate, be derived, be due or owing, take rise.

4. Happen, occur, befall, betide, take place, come to pass, fall out.

Come about, Happen, come to pass.

Come at, Reach, obtain, get at.

Come by, Get, obtain, gain, get possession of.

Comedian, n. Comic actor.

Come home, 1. Get home, reach home.

2. Touch closely, interest deeply, concern especially.

Come in, 1. Enter.

2. Accrue (as gain).

Come in for, Make a claim for.

Come into, 1. Enter.

2. Comply with, assent to, fall in with.

Comeliness, n. 1. Propriety, fitness, suitableness.

2. Symmetry, grace, gracefulness, beauty.

Comely, a. 1. Becoming, fitting, suitable, seemly, decorous, decent.

2. Symmetrical, graceful, handsome, beautiful, PRETTY.

Come near, Approximate, approach.

Come of, Proceed, issue, grow out of.

Come on, 1. Advance.

2. Succeed, thrive.

Come-outer, n. [U. S.] Radical, radical reformer.

Come round, Change, veer.

Come short, Fail, be deficient, be wanting.

Comet, n. Blazing star.

Come to, 1. Consent, yield.

2. Amount to.

3. Recover (as from fainting).

Come to a head, 1. Mature, suppurate, fester.

2. Come to a crisis.

Come to grief, [Colloquial.] 1. Fail, result disastrously.

2. Be ruined, meet with disaster.

Come to hand, Be received.

Come to one's self, Recover one's senses.

Come to pass, 1. Happen, chance, occur, befall, betide, fall out.

2. Be fulfilled.

Come to the gallows, Be hanged.

Come up, 1. Rise, ascend.

2. Shoot (as a plant from the earth), spring up.

Come up with, Overtake.

Comfit, n. Sweetmeat (dry), confection, confect, conserve, preserve.

Comfort, v. a. Solace, console, cheer, gladden, encourage, inspirit, enliven, animate, revive, refresh, invigorate, relieve, strengthen.

Comfort, n. 1. Support, assistance, aid, help, succor, countenance.

2. Solace, consolation, encouragement, relief.

3. Ease, enjoyment, satisfaction.

Comfortable, a. 1. Agreeable, pleasant, pleasurable, grateful, gratifying, acceptable, welcome.

2. Snug, convenient, adapted for comfort.

3. [U. S.] At ease, free from pain.

Comforter, n. 1. Consoler.

2. Paraclete, Holy Spirit, Spirit of Truth.

3. [U. S.] Stuffed coverlet, wadded quilt.

Comfortless, a. 1. Forlorn, cheerless, desolate, wretched, miserable.

2. Inconsolable, disconsolate, woebegone, heart-broken, broken-hearted.

Comic, a. Droll, funny, farcical, ludicrous, laughable, diverting, sportive, humorous.

Comical, a. Droll, funny, farcical, ludicrous, laughable, diverting, sportive, humorous.

Coming, n. Approach, advent, arrival.

Coming, a. Future, to come.

Comity, n. Courtesy, civility, amenity, politeness, suavity, urbanity, affability, good breeding, good manners.

Command, v. a. 1. Order, direct, bid, charge, require, enjoin.

2. Rule, govern, sway, control, lead, preside over.

3. Claim, challenge.

4. Overlook, have under range of vision.

Command, v. n. Govern, rule, exercise authority, have control, take the lead, rule the roost.

Command, n. 1. Order, direction, injunction, mandate, behest, bidding, charge, requisition, commandment, word of command.

2. Rule, sway, authority, power, dominion, government, control, ascendancy, supremacy.

Commander, n. Chief, chieftain, leader, captain.

Commandment, n. Mandate, precept, command.

Comme il faut, [Fr.] Right, fit, proper, appropriate, seemly, meet, becoming, as it should be.

Commemorate, v. a. Celebrate, solemnize.

Commemoration, n. Celebration, solemnization.

Commemorative, a. Memorial.

Commence, v. n. 1. Begin, originate, take rise.

2. Take the first step, make a beginning, break ground, break the ice.

Commence, v. a. Begin, institute, originate, enter upon, set about, set on foot, set in operation.

Commencement, n. Beginning, outset, opening.

Commend, v. a. 1. Recommend, bespeak regard for.

2. Commit, intrust, yield.

3. Praise, extol, applaud, laud, eulogize, cry up, speak well of, say a good word for, sing or sound the praises of.

Commendable, a. Laudable, praiseworthy, to be commended.

Commendation, n. 1. Recommendation, approval, approbation, good opinion.

2. Praise, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, good word.

Commendations, n. pl. Regards, compliments, respects.

Commendatory, a. Commending, laudatory, eulogistic, complimentary, encomiastic, panegyrical.

Commensurable, a. Commeasurable, commensurate.

Commensurate, a. 1. Commeasurable, commensurable.

2. Proportionate, equal, coextensive.

Comment, v. n. Annotate, make notes, make comments or remarks.

Comment, n. 1. Annotation, note, explanation, elucidation, illustration, exposition, commentary.

2. Remark, observation.

Commentary, n. 1. Comment.

2. Book of comments.

3. Memoir, familiar narrative.

Commentator, n. Annotator, expositor, writer of comments.

Commerce, n. 1. Dealing, trade, traffic, business.

2. Intercourse, communication.

Commercial, a. Trading, MERCANTILE, skilled in commerce.

Commination, n. Threatening, threat, menace, denunciation.

Commingle, v. a. Blend, mix, commix, mingle, amalgamate, mingle together.

Comminute, v. a. Pulverize, triturate, grind, bruise, bray, break to pieces.

Comminution, n. Pulverization, trituration.

Commiserate, v. a. Pity, compassionate, have pity for, sympathize with, feel for, feel sorry for, condole with.

Commiseration, n. Compassion, sympathy, pity, condolence, fellow-feeling.

Commission, n. 1. Perpetration.

2. Warrant of authority.

3. Trust, charge, office, care, duty, task, employment, errand.

4. Allowance, fee, compensation.

5. Delegation, body of commissioners.

Commission, v. a. 1. Authorize, empower, give a commission to.

2. Depute, delegate, send on a commission.

Commissioner, n. Agent.

Commissure, n. Seam, joint.

Commit, v. a. 1. Intrust, consign, confide, give in trust.

2. Deposit, put, place, lay.

3. Perpetrate, enact, do, perform.

4. Imprison, send to prison.