Definition of on

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On (prep.) Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with; as, to play on a violin or piano. Hence, figuratively, to work on one's feelings; to make an impression on the mind..

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Patronymic :: Patronymic (a.) Derived from ancestors; as, a patronymic denomination..
Betroth :: Betroth (v. t.) To nominate to a bishopric, in order to consecration..
Methodist :: Methodist (n.) One of an ancient school of physicians who rejected observation and founded their practice on reasoning and theory.
Commerce :: Commerce (n.) Social intercourse; the dealings of one person or class in society with another; familiarity.
Spiring :: Spirillum (n.) A genus of common motile microorganisms (Spirobacteria) having the form of spiral-shaped filaments. One species is said to be the cause of relapsing fever.
Free :: Free (superl.) Characteristic of one acting without restraint; charming; easy.
Irresolvedly :: Irresolvedly (adv.) Without settled determination; in a hesitating manner; doubtfully.
Pizzicato :: Pizzicato () A direction to violinists to pluck the string with the finger, instead of using the bow. (Abrev. pizz.).
Lapidescent :: Lapidescent (n.) Any substance which has the quality of petrifying other bodies, or of converting or being converted into stone..
Escheat :: Escheat (n.) The reverting of real property to the State, as original and ultimate proprietor, by reason of a failure of persons legally entitled to hold the same..
Masonry :: Masonry (n.) The craft, institution, or mysteries of Freemasons; freemasonry..
Cryptogamia :: Cryptogamia (n.) The series or division of flowerless plants, or those never having true stamens and pistils, but propagated by spores of various kinds..
Rhesus :: Rhesus (n.) A monkey; the bhunder.
Chiropodist :: Chiropodist (n.) One who treats diseases of the hands and feet; especially, one who removes corns and bunions..
Validity :: Validity (n.) Legal strength, force, or authority; that quality of a thing which renders it supportable in law, or equity; as, the validity of a will; the validity of a contract, claim, or title..
Fencer :: Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.
Bustling :: Bustling (a.) Agitated; noisy; tumultuous; characterized by confused activity; as, a bustling crowd..
Abluvion :: Abluvion (n.) That which is washed off.
Compliment :: Compliment (n.) An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend..
Thready :: Thready (a.) Containing, or consisting of, thread..
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