Almacantar :: Almacantar (n.) A recently invented instrument for observing the heavenly bodies as they cross a given almacantar circle. See Almucantar.
Almucantar :: Almucantar (n.) A small circle of the sphere parallel to the horizon; a circle or parallel of altitude. Two stars which have the same almucantar have the same altitude. See Almacantar.
Alphabetarian :: Alphabetarian (n.) A learner of the alphabet; an abecedarian.
Altar :: Altar (n.) A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.
Altar :: Altar (n.) In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood, or other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; the communion table..
Altarage :: Altarage (n.) The offerings made upon the altar, or to a church..
Altarage :: Altarage (n.) The profit which accrues to the priest, by reason of the altar, from the small tithes..
Antarctic :: Antarctic (a.) Opposite to the northern or arctic pole; relating to the southern pole or to the region near it, and applied especially to a circle, distant from the pole 23� 28/. Thus we say the antarctic pole, circle, ocean, region, current, etc..
Antares :: Antares (n.) The principal star in Scorpio: -- called also the Scorpion's Heart.
Antarthritic :: Antarthritic (a.) Counteracting or alleviating gout.