, A , Or An . Pcp. It Is Presumably An Older Spelling Of Scanned. --2. :: , a , or an . PCP. It is presumably an older spelling of scanned. --2. () Specifically (Pros.), to go through with, as a verse, marking and distinguishing the feet of which it is composed; to show, in reading, the metrical structure of; to recite metrically..

, A , Or An . Pcp. It Is Presumably An Older Spelling Of Scanned. --2. Specifically :: , a , or an . PCP. It is presumably an older spelling of scanned. --2. Specifically (Pros.), to go through with, as a verse, marking and distinguishing the feet of which it is composed; to show, in reading, the metrical structure of; to recite metrically () To go over and examine point by point; to examine with care; to look closely at or into; to scrutinize..

Abomasum :: Abomasum (n.) Alt. of Abomasu.

Abomasus :: Abomasus (n.) The fourth or digestive stomach of a ruminant, which leads from the third stomach omasum. See Ruminantia..

Absume :: Absume (v. t.) To consume gradually; to waste away.

Absumption :: Absumption (n.) Act of wasting away; a consuming; extinction.

Absurd :: Absurd (a.) Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and fiatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; as, an absurd person, an absurd opinion; an absurd dream..

Absurd :: Absurd (n.) An absurdity.

Absurdities :: Absurdities (pl. ) of Absurdit.

Absurdity :: Absurdity (n.) The quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment..

Absurdity :: Absurdity (n.) That which is absurd; an absurd action; a logical contradiction.

Absurdly :: Absurdly (adv.) In an absurd manner.

Absurdness :: Absurdness (n.) Absurdity.

Acapsular :: Acapsular (a.) Having no capsule.

Acupressure :: Acupressure (n.) A mode of arresting hemorrhage resulting from wounds or surgical operations, by passing under the divided vessel a needle, the ends of which are left exposed externally on the cutaneous surface..

Admeasure :: Admeasure (v. t.) To measure.

Admeasure :: Admeasure (v. t.) To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment; as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture..

Admeasure :: Admeasure (v. t.) The measure of a thing; dimensions; size.

Admeasure :: Admeasure (v. t.) Formerly, the adjustment of proportion, or ascertainment of shares, as of dower or pasture held in common. This was by writ of admeasurement, directed to the sheriff..

Admeasurer :: Admeasurer (n.) One who admeasures.

Admensuration :: Admensuration (n.) Same as Admeasurement.

Alyssum :: Alyssum (n.) A genus of cruciferous plants; madwort. The sweet alyssum (A. maritimum), cultivated for bouquets, bears small, white, sweet-scented flowers..

Archtreasurer :: Archtreasurer (n.) A chief treasurer. Specifically, the great treasurer of the German empire..

Assuage :: Assuage (v. t.) To soften, in a figurative sense; to allay, mitigate, ease, or lessen, as heat, pain, or grief; to appease or pacify, as passion or tumult; to satisfy, as appetite or desire..

Assuage :: Assuage (v. i.) To abate or subside.

Assuaged :: Assuaged (imp. & p. p.) of Assuag.

Assuagement :: Assuagement (n.) Mitigation; abatement.

Assuager :: Assuager (n.) One who, or that which, assuages..

Assuaging :: Assuaging (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Assuag.

Assuasive :: Assuasive (a.) Mitigating; tranquilizing; soothing.

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