Definition of for

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For (prep.) Indicating that on place of or instead of which anything acts or serves, or that to which a substitute, an equivalent, a compensation, or the like, is offered or made; instead of, or place of..

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Tonometer :: Tonometer (n.) An instrument for measuring tension, esp. that of the eyeball..
Broma :: Broma (n.) A light form of prepared cocoa (or cacao), or the drink made from it..
Amphid :: Amphid (n.) A salt of the class formed by the combination of an acid and a base, or by the union of two oxides, two sulphides, selenides, or tellurides, as distinguished from a haloid compound..
Omit :: Omit (v. t.) To pass by; to forbear or fail to perform or to make use of; to leave undone; to neglect.
Arteriotomy :: Arteriotomy (n.) The opening of an artery, esp. for bloodletting..
Advise :: Advise (v. t.) To give information or notice to; to inform; -- with of before the thing communicated; as, we were advised of the risk..
Pleurosigma :: Pleurosigma (n.) A genus of diatoms of elongated elliptical shape, but having the sides slightly curved in the form of a letter S. Pleurosigma angulatum has very fine striations, and is a favorite object for testing the high powers of microscopes..
Albuminose :: Albuminose (n.) A diffusible substance formed from albumin by the action of natural or artificial gastric juice. See Peptone.
Ram :: Ram (v. t.) To butt or strike against; to drive a ram against or through; to thrust or drive with violence; to force in; to drive together; to cram; as, to ram an enemy's vessel; to ram piles, cartridges, etc..
Soot :: Soot (n.) A black substance formed by combustion, or disengaged from fuel in the process of combustion, which rises in fine particles, and adheres to the sides of the chimney or pipe conveying the smoke; strictly, the fine powder, consisting chiefly of carbon, which colors smoke, and which is the result of imperfect combustion. See Smoke..
Practice :: Practice (n.) The form, manner, and order of conducting and carrying on suits and prosecutions through their various stages, according to the principles of law and the rules laid down by the courts..
Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A nice point of form or ceremony.
Hand :: Hand (n.) Actual performance; deed; act; workmanship; agency; hence, manner of performance..
Stall :: Stall (v. t.) To place in an office with the customary formalities; to install.
Bachelry :: Bachelry (n.) The body of young aspirants for knighthood.
Scoop :: Scoop (n.) A deep shovel, or any similar implement for digging out and dipping or shoveling up anything; as, a flour scoop; the scoop of a dredging machine..
Filiciform :: Filiciform (a.) Shaped like a fern or like the parts of a fern leaf.
Longly :: Longly (adv.) For a long time; hence, wearisomely..
Draff :: Draff (n.) The form of any writing as first drawn up; the first rough sketch of written composition, to be filled in, or completed. See Draught..
Goblinize :: Goblinize (v. t.) To transform into a goblin.
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