Accipiters :: Accipiters (pl. ) of Accipite.

Accouter :: Accouter (v. t.) Alt. of Accoutr.

Accoutered :: Accoutered (imp. & p. p.) of Accoutr.

Accoutering :: Accoutering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Accoutr.

Accouterments :: Accouterments (n. pl.) Alt. of Accoutrement.

Acetimeter :: Acetimeter (n.) An instrument for estimating the amount of acetic acid in vinegar or in any liquid containing acetic acid.

Acetometer :: Acetometer (n.) Same as Acetimeter.

Acidimeter :: Acidimeter (n.) An instrument for ascertaining the strength of acids.

Acoumeter :: Acoumeter (n.) An instrument for measuring the acuteness of the sense of hearing.

Acquitter :: Acquitter (n.) One who acquits or releases.

Acroter :: Acroter (n.) Same as Acroterium.

Acroteria :: Acroteria (pl. ) of Acroteriu.

Acroterial :: Acroterial (a.) Pertaining to an acroterium; as, acroterial ornaments..

Acroterium :: Acroterium (n.) One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment. Acroteria are also sometimes placed upon the gables in Gothic architecture..

Acroterium :: Acroterium (n.) One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade..

Actinometer :: Actinometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the direct heating power of the sun's rays.

Actinometer :: Actinometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the actinic effect of rays of light.

Ad Interim :: Ad interim () Meanwhile; temporary.

Adapter :: Adapter (n.) One who adapts.

Adapter :: Adapter (n.) A connecting tube; an adopter.

Adelaster :: Adelaster (n.) A provisional name for a plant which has not had its flowers botanically examined, and therefore has not been referred to its proper genus..

Adjuster :: Adjuster (n.) One who, or that which, adjusts..

Administer :: Administer (v. t.) To manage or conduct, as public affairs; to direct or superintend the execution, application, or conduct of; as, to administer the government or the state..

Administer :: Administer (v. t.) To dispense; to serve out; to supply; execute; as, to administer relief, to administer the sacrament..

Administer :: Administer (v. t.) To apply, as medicine or a remedy; to give, as a dose or something beneficial or suitable. Extended to a blow, a reproof, etc..

Administer :: Administer (v. t.) To tender, as an oath..

Administer :: Administer (v. t.) To settle, as the estate of one who dies without a will, or whose will fails of an executor..

Administer :: Administer (v. i.) To contribute; to bring aid or supplies; to conduce; to minister.

Administer :: Administer (v. i.) To perform the office of administrator; to act officially; as, A administers upon the estate of B..

Administer :: Administer (n.) Administrator.

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