Definition of alter

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Alter (v. t.) To geld.

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Palter :: Palter (v. t.) To trifle with; to waste; to squander in paltry ways or on worthless things.
Alterative :: Alterative (a.) Causing ateration.
Plasmid :: Plasmid (n.) A piece of DNA, usually circular, functioning as part of the genetic material of a cell, not integrated with the chromosome and replicating independently of the chromosome, but transferred, like the chromosome, to subsequent generations. In bacteria, plasmids often carry the genes for antibiotic resistance; they are exploited in genetic engineering as the vehicles for introduction of extraneous DNA into cells, to alter the genetic makeup of the cell. The cells thus altered may produ
Intermittent :: Intermittent (a.) Coming and going at intervals; alternating; recurrent; periodic; as, an intermittent fever..
Dispute :: Dispute (v. i.) Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate.
Mend :: Mend (v. t.) To alter for the better; to set right; to reform; hence, to quicken; as, to mend one's manners or pace..
Pseudohalter :: Pseudohalter (n.) One of the rudimentary front wings of certain insects (Stylops). They resemble the halteres, or rudimentary hind wings, of Diptera..
Alternativeness :: Alternativeness (n.) The quality of being alternative, or of offering a choice between two..
Antiphonal :: Antiphonal (a.) Of or pertaining to antiphony, or alternate singing; sung alternately by a divided choir or opposite choirs..
Psalteries :: Psalteries (pl. ) of Psalter.
Altercated :: Altercated (imp. & p. p.) of Altercat.
Isis :: Isis (n.) Any coral of the genus Isis, or family Isidae, composed of joints of white, stony coral, alternating with flexible, horny joints. See Gorgoniacea..
Hanging :: Hanging (a.) Requiring, deserving, or foreboding death by the halter..
Strong :: Strong (superl.) Well established; firm; not easily overthrown or altered; as, a strong custom; a strong belief..
Falter :: Falter (v. & n.) To tremble; to totter; to be unsteady.
Alterably :: Alterably (adv.) In an alterable manner.
Altercating :: Altercating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Altercat.
Subaltern :: Subaltern (n.) A person holding a subordinate position; specifically, a commissioned military officer below the rank of captain..
Alternation :: Alternation (n.) The response of the congregation speaking alternately with the minister.
Roseola :: Roseola (n.) A rose-colored efflorescence upon the skin, occurring in circumscribed patches of little or no elevation and often alternately fading and reviving; also, an acute specific disease which is characterized by an eruption of this character; -- called also rose rash..
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