Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
pachyderm |
noun |
One of the Pachydermata. |
pacifical |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to peace; pacific. |
pacifying |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Pacify |
packeting |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Packet |
packhouse |
noun |
Warehouse for storing goods. |
pactional |
adjective |
Of the nature of, or by means of, a paction. |
pactolian |
adjective |
Pertaining to the Pactolus, a river in ancient Lydia famous for its golden sands. |
pademelon |
noun |
See Wallaby. |
padlocked |
imp. & past participle |
of Padlock |
paganical |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to pagans or paganism; heathenish; paganish. |
paganized |
imp. & past participle |
of Paganize |
pageantry |
noun |
Scenic shows or spectacles, taken collectively; spectacular quality; splendor. |
paillasse |
noun |
An under bed or mattress of straw. |
painterly |
adjective |
Like a painter’s work. |
paintless |
adjective |
Not capable of being painted or described. |
palacious |
adjective |
Palatial. |
palaestra |
noun |
See Palestra. |
palampore |
noun |
See Palempore. |
palanquin |
noun |
An inclosed carriage or litter, commonly about eight feet long, four feet wide, and four feet high, borne on the shoulders of men by means of two projecting poles, — used in India, China, etc., for the conveyance of a single person from place to place. |
palatable |
adjective |
Agreeable to the palate or taste; savory; hence, acceptable; pleasing; as, palatable food; palatable advice. |
palatably |
adverb |
In a palatable manner. |
palavered |
imp. & past participle |
of Palaver |
palaverer |
noun |
One who palavers; a flatterer. |
palempore |
noun |
A superior kind of dimity made in India, — used for bed coverings. |
paleolith |
noun |
A relic of the Paleolithic era. |
paleology |
noun |
The study or knowledge of antiquities, esp. of prehistoric antiquities; a discourse or treatise on antiquities; archaeology . |
paleotype |
noun |
See Palaeotype. |
paleozoic |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to, or designating, the older division of geological time during which life is known to have existed, including the Silurian, Devonian, and Carboniferous ages, and also to the life or rocks of those ages. See Chart of Geology. |
palestrae |
plural |
of Palestra |
palestras |
plural |
of Palestra |
palestric |
adjective |
Alt. of Palestrical |
palfreyed |
adjective |
Mounted on a palfrey. |
palinurus |
noun |
An instrument for obtaining directly, without calculation, the true bearing of the sun, and thence the variation of the compass |
palisaded |
imp. & past participle |
of Palisade |
palladian |
adjective |
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a variety of the revived classic style of architecture, founded on the works of Andrea Palladio, an Italian architect of the 16th century. |
palladium |
noun |
Any statue of the goddess Pallas; esp., the famous statue on the preservation of which depended the safety of ancient Troy., Hence: That which affords effectual protection or security; a sateguard; as, the trial by jury is the palladium of our civil rights., A rare metallic element of the light platinum group, found native, and also alloyed with platinum and gold. It is a silver-white metal resembling platinum, and like it permanent and untarnished in the air, but is more easily fusible. It is unique in its power of occluding hydrogen, which it does to the extent of nearly a thousand volumes, forming the alloy Pd2H. It is used for graduated circles and verniers, for plating certain silver goods, and somewhat in dentistry. It was so named in 1804 by Wollaston from the asteroid Pallas, which was discovered in 1802. Symbol Pd. Atomic weight, 106.2. |
palliasse |
noun |
See Paillasse. |
palliated |
imp. & past participle |
of Palliate |
pallidity |
noun |
Pallidness; paleness. |
pall-mall |
noun |
A game formerly common in England, in which a wooden ball was driven with a mallet through an elevated hoop or ring of iron. The name was also given to the mallet used, to the place where the game was played, and to the street, in London, still called Pall Mall. |
palmacite |
noun |
A fossil palm. |
palmarium |
noun |
One of the bifurcations of the brachial plates of a crinoid. |
palmately |
adverb |
In a palmate manner. |
palmcrist |
noun |
The palma Christi. (Jonah iv. 6, margin, and Douay version, note.) |
palmister |
noun |
One who practices palmistry |
palmistry |
noun |
The art or practice of divining or telling fortunes, or of judging of character, by the lines and marks in the palm of the hand; chiromancy., A dexterous use or trick of the hand. |
palmitate |
noun |
A salt of palmitic acid. |
palmitone |
noun |
The ketone of palmitic acid. |
pallometa |
noun |
A pompano. |
palpation |
noun |
Act of touching or feeling., Examination of a patient by touch. |
palpebrae |
plural |
of Palpebra |
palpebral |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to the eyelids. |
palpicorn |
noun |
One of a group of aquatic beetles (Palpicornia) having short club-shaped antennae, and long maxillary palpi. |
palpiform |
adjective |
Having the form of a palpus. |
palpitant |
adjective |
Palpitating; throbbing; trembling. |
palpitate |
verb i. |
To beat rapidly and more strongly than usual; to throb; to bound with emotion or exertion; to pulsate violently; to flutter; — said specifically of the heart when its action is abnormal, as from excitement. |
palsgrave |
noun |
A count or earl who presided in the domestic court, and had the superintendence, of a royal household in Germany. |
palsywort |
noun |
The cowslip (Primula veris); — so called from its supposed remedial powers. |
paltering |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Palter |
paludinae |
plural |
of Paludina |
paludinas |
plural |
of Paludina |
paludinal |
adjective |
Inhabiting ponds or swamps. |
palustral |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to a bog or marsh; boggy. |
pampering |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Pamper |
pamperize |
verb t. |
To pamper. |
pancratic |
adjective |
Having all or many degrees of power; having a great range of power; — said of an eyepiece made adjustable so as to give a varying magnifying power., Alt. of Pancratical |
pandarism |
noun |
Same as Panderism. |
pandarize |
verb i. |
To pander. |
pandarous |
adjective |
Panderous. |
pandering |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Pander |
panderage |
noun |
The act of pandering. |
panderism |
noun |
The employment, arts, or practices of a pander. |
panderous |
adjective |
Of or relating to a pander; characterizing a pander. |
pandurate |
adjective |
Alt. of Panduriform |
panegyric |
adjective |
An oration or eulogy in praise of some person or achievement; a formal or elaborate encomium; a laudatory discourse; laudation. See Synonym of Eulogy., Alt. of Panegyrical |
panegyris |
noun |
A festival; a public assembly. |
panelling |
|
of Panel |
panelwork |
noun |
Wainscoting. |
pangothic |
adjective |
Of, pertaining to, or including, all the Gothic races. |
panniered |
adjective |
Bearing panniers. |
panoistic |
adjective |
Producing ova only; — said of the ovaries of certain insects which do not produce vitelligenous cells. |
panoplied |
adjective |
Dressed in panoply. |
panoramic |
adjective |
Alt. of Panoramical |
panorpian |
adjective |
Like, or pertaining to, the genus Panorpa., Same as Panorpid. |
panslavic |
adjective |
Pertaining to all the Slavic races. |
panspermy |
noun |
The doctrine of the widespread distribution of germs, from which under favorable circumstances bacteria, vibrios, etc., may develop., The doctrine that all organisms must come from living parents; biogenesis; — the opposite of spontaneous generation. |
pantacosm |
noun |
See Cosmolabe. |
pantaloon |
noun |
A ridiculous character, or an old dotard, in the Italian comedy; also, a buffoon in pantomimes., A bifurcated garment for a man, covering the body from the waist downwards, and consisting of breeches and stockings in one., In recent times, same as Trousers. |
pantheism |
noun |
The doctrine that the universe, taken or conceived of as a whole, is God; the doctrine that there is no God but the combined force and laws which are manifested in the existing universe; cosmotheism. |
pantheist |
noun |
One who holds to pantheism. |
pantingly |
adverb |
With palpitation or rapid breathing. |
pantology |
noun |
A systematic view of all branches of human knowledge; a work of universal information. |
pantomime |
noun |
A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor., One who acts his part by gesticulation or dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist., A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; hence, dumb show, generally., A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features., Representing only in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime dance. |
pantopoda |
noun pl. |
Same as Pycnogonida. |
papescent |
adjective |
Containing or producing pap; like pap. |
papeterie |
noun |
A case or box containing paper and materials for writing. |
papillary |
adjective |
Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a papilla or papillae; bearing, or covered with, papillae; papillose. |
papillate |
verb t. & i. |
To cover with papillae; to take the form of a papilla, or of papillae., Same as Papillose. |
papilloma |
noun |
A tumor formed by hypertrophy of the papillae of the skin or mucous membrane, as a corn or a wart. |
papillose |
adjective |
Covered with, or bearing, papillae; resembling papillae; papillate; papillar; papillary. |
papillote |
noun |
a small piece of paper on which women roll up their hair to make it curl; a curl paper. |
papillous |
adjective |
Papillary; papillose. |
pappiform |
adjective |
Resembling the pappus of composite plants. |
parabanic |
adjective |
Pertaining to, or designating, a nitrogenous acid which is obtained by the oxidation of uric acid, as a white crystalline substance (C3N2H2O3); — also called oxalyl urea. |
parablast |
noun |
A portion of the mesoblast (of peripheral origin) of the developing embryo, the cells of which are especially concerned in forming the first blood and blood vessels. |
parabolas |
plural |
of Parabola |
parabolic |
adjective |
Alt. of Parabolical |
parachute |
noun |
A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence., A web or fold of skin which extends between the legs of certain mammals, as the flying squirrels, colugo, and phalangister. |
paraclete |
noun |
An advocate; one called to aid or support; hence, the Consoler, Comforter, or Intercessor; — a term applied to the Holy Spirit. |
paraclose |
noun |
See Parclose. |
paraconic |
adjective |
Pertaining to, or designating, an organic acid obtained as a deliquescent white crystalline substance, and isomeric with itaconic, citraconic, and mesaconic acids. |
paradisal |
adjective |
Paradisiacal. |
paradised |
adjective |
Placed in paradise; enjoying delights as of paradise. |
paradisic |
adjective |
Paradisiacal. |
paradoses |
plural |
of Parados |
paradoxes |
plural |
of Paradox |
paradoxal |
adjective |
Paradoxical. |
paradoxer |
noun |
Alt. of Paradoxist |
paraffine |
noun |
A white waxy substance, resembling spermaceti, tasteless and odorless, and obtained from coal tar, wood tar, petroleum, etc., by distillation. It is used as an illuminant and lubricant. It is very inert, not being acted upon by most of the strong chemical reagents. It was formerly regarded as a definite compound, but is now known to be a complex mixture of several higher hydrocarbons of the methane or marsh-gas series; hence, by extension, any substance, whether solid, liquid, or gaseous, of the same chemical series; thus coal gas and kerosene consist largely of paraffins. |
paragenic |
adjective |
Originating in the character of the germ, or at the first commencement of an individual; — said of peculiarities of structure, character, etc. |
paragnath |
noun |
Same as Paragnathus. |
paragogic |
adjective |
Alt. of Paragogical |
paragraph |
noun |
Originally, a marginal mark or note, set in the margin to call attention to something in the text, e. g., a change of subject; now, the character /, commonly used in the text as a reference mark to a footnote, or to indicate the place of a division into sections., A distinct part of a discourse or writing; any section or subdivision of a writing or chapter which relates to a particular point, whether consisting of one or many sentences. The division is sometimes noted by the mark /, but usually, by beginning the first sentence of the paragraph on a new line and at more than the usual distance from the margin., A brief composition complete in one typographical section or paragraph; an item, remark, or quotation comprised in a few lines forming one paragraph; as, a column of news paragraphs; an editorial paragraph., To divide into paragraphs; to mark with the character /., To express in the compass of a paragraph; as, to paragraph an article., To mention in a paragraph or paragraphs |
paragrele |
noun |
A lightning conductor erected, as in a vineyard, for drawing off the electricity in the atmosphere in order to prevent hailstorms. |
paralysis |
noun |
Abolition of function, whether complete or partial; esp., the loss of the power of voluntary motion, with or without that of sensation, in any part of the body; palsy. See Hemiplegia, and Paraplegia. Also used figuratively. |
paralytic |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to paralysis; resembling paralysis., Affected with paralysis, or palsy., Inclined or tending to paralysis., A person affected with paralysis. |
paralyzed |
imp. & past participle |
of Paralyze |
paramalic |
adjective |
Pertaining to, or designating, an organic acid metameric with malic acid. |
paramatta |
noun |
A light fabric of cotton and worsted, resembling bombazine or merino. |
paramento |
noun |
Ornament; decoration. |
parameter |
noun |
A term applied to some characteristic magnitude whose value, invariable as long as one and the same function, curve, surface, etc., is considered, serves to distinguish that function, curve, surface, etc., from others of the same kind or family., Specifically (Conic Sections), in the ellipse and hyperbola, a third proportional to any diameter and its conjugate, or in the parabola, to any abscissa and the corresponding ordinate., The ratio of the three crystallographic axes which determines the position of any plane; also, the fundamental axial ratio for a given species. |
paramorph |
noun |
A kind of pseudomorph, in which there has been a change of physical characters without alteration of chemical composition, as the change of aragonite to calcite. |
paramount |
adjective |
Having the highest rank or jurisdiction; superior to all others; chief; supreme; preeminent; as, a paramount duty., The highest or chief. |
paramours |
adverb |
By or with love, esp. the love of the sexes; — sometimes written as two words. |
paramylum |
noun |
A substance resembling starch, found in the green frothy scum formed on the surface of stagnant water. |
paranymph |
noun |
A friend of the bridegroom who went with him in his chariot to fetch home the bride., The bridesmaid who conducted the bride to the bridegroom., An ally; a supporter or abettor. |
parapeted |
adjective |
Having a parapet. |
paraphing |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Paraph |
paraplegy |
noun |
Palsy of the lower half of the body on both sides, caused usually by disease of the spinal cord. |
parapodia |
plural |
of Parapodium |
paraptera |
plural |
of Parapterum |
paraquito |
noun |
See Parrakeet. |
parasceve |
noun |
Among the Jews, the evening before the Sabbath., A preparation. |
parasital |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to parasites; parasitic. |
parasitic |
adjective |
Alt. of Parasitical |
parataxis |
noun |
The mere ranging of propositions one after another, without indicating their connection or interdependence; — opposed to syntax. |
paraunter |
adverb |
Peradventure. See Paraventure. |
parboiled |
imp. & past participle |
of Parboil |
parbuckle |
noun |
A kind of purchase for hoisting or lowering a cylindrical burden, as a cask. The middle of a long rope is made fast aloft, and both parts are looped around the object, which rests in the loops, and rolls in them as the ends are hauled up or payed out., A double sling made of a single rope, for slinging a cask, gun, etc., To hoist or lower by means of a parbuckle. |
parcelled |
|
of Parcel |
parceling |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Parcel, The act of dividing and distributing in portions or parts., Long, narrow slips of canvas daubed with tar and wound about a rope like a bandage, before it is served; used, also, in mousing on the stayes, etc. |
parcenary |
noun |
The holding or occupation of an inheritable estate which descends from the ancestor to two or more persons; coheirship. |
parchment |
noun |
The skin of a lamb, sheep, goat, young calf, or other animal, prepared for writing on. See Vellum., The envelope of the coffee grains, inside the pulp. |
pardoning |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Pardon, Relating to pardon; having or exercising the right to pardon; willing to pardon; merciful; as, the pardoning power; a pardoning God. |
paregoric |
adjective |
Mitigating; assuaging or soothing pain; as, paregoric elixir., A medicine that mitigates pain; an anodyne; specifically, camphorated tincture of opium; — called also paregoric elexir. |
parembole |
noun |
A kind of parenthesis. |
parenesis |
noun |
Exhortation. |
parenetic |
adjective |
Alt. of Parenetioal |
parentage |
noun |
Descent from parents or ancestors; parents or ancestors considered with respect to their rank or character; extraction; birth; as, a man of noble parentage. |
parentele |
noun |
Kinship; parentage. |
pargasite |
noun |
A dark green aluminous variety of amphibole, or hornblende. |
pargeting |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Parget, Plasterwork; esp.: (a) A kind of decorative plasterwork in raised ornamental figures, formerly used for the internal and external decoration of houses. (b) In modern architecture, the plastering of the inside of flues, intended to give a smooth surface and help the draught. |
pargetory |
noun |
Something made of, or covered with, parget, or plaster. |
parhelion |
noun |
A mock sun appearing in the form of a bright light, sometimes near the sun, and tinged with colors like the rainbow, and sometimes opposite to the sun. The latter is usually called an anthelion. Often several mock suns appear at the same time. Cf. Paraselene. |
parhelium |
noun |
See Parhelion. |
parietary |
adjective |
See Parietal, 2., Any one of several species of Parietaria. See 1st Pellitory. |
parietine |
noun |
A piece of a fallen wall; a ruin. |
parigenin |
noun |
A curdy white substance, obtained by the decomposition of parillin. |
parkesine |
noun |
A compound, originally made from gun cotton and castor oil, but later from different materials, and used as a substitute for vulcanized India rubber and for ivory; — called also xylotile. |
parleying |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Parley |
parnassia |
noun |
A genus of herbs growing in wet places, and having white flowers; grass of Parnassus. |
parnassus |
noun |
A mountain in Greece, sacred to Apollo and the Muses, and famous for a temple of Apollo and for the Castalian spring. |
parochial |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to a parish; restricted to a parish; as, parochial duties. |
parochian |
adjective |
Parochial., A parishioner. |
parodical |
adjective |
Having the character of parody. |
parodying |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Parody |
parorchis |
noun |
The part of the epididymis; or the corresponding part of the excretory duct of the testicle, which is derived from the Wolffian body. |
parosteal |
|
Of or pertaining to parostosis; as, parosteal ossification. |
parotitis |
noun |
Inflammation of the parotid glands. |
parqueted |
adjective |
Formed in parquetry; inlaid with wood in small and differently colored figures. |
parquetry |
noun |
A species of joinery or cabinet-work consisting of an inlay of geometric or other patterns, generally of different colors, — used especially for floors. |
parquette |
noun |
See Parquet. |
parrakeet |
noun |
Alt. of Parakeet |
parrhesia |
noun |
Boldness or freedom of speech. |
parricide |
noun |
Properly, one who murders one’s own father; in a wider sense, one who murders one’s father or mother or any ancestor., The act or crime of murdering one’s own father or any ancestor. |
parseeism |
noun |
The religion and customs of the Parsees. |
parsimony |
noun |
Closeness or sparingness in the expenditure of money; — generally in a bad sense; excessive frugality; niggardliness. |
parsonage |
noun |
A certain portion of lands, tithes, and offerings, for the maintenance of the parson of a parish., The glebe and house, or the house only, owned by a parish or ecclesiastical society, and appropriated to the maintenance or use of the incumbent or settled pastor., Money paid for the support of a parson. |
parsonish |
adjective |
Appropriate to, or like, a parson; — used in disparagement. |
partaking |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Partake |
parthenic |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to the Spartan Partheniae, or sons of unmarried women. |
parthenon |
noun |
A celebrated marble temple of Athene, on the Acropolis at Athens. It was of the pure Doric order, and has had an important influence on art. |
partenope |
noun |
One of the Sirens, who threw herself into the sea, in despair at not being able to beguile Ulysses by her songs., One of the asteroids between Mars and Jupiter, descovered by M. de Gasparis in 1850. |
partially |
adverb |
In part; not totally; as, partially true; the sun partially eclipsed., In a partial manner; with undue bias of mind; with unjust favor or dislike; as, to judge partially. |
partition |
verb |
The act of parting or dividing; the state of being parted; separation; division; distribution; as, the partition of a kingdom., That which divides or separates; that by which different things, or distinct parts of the same thing, are separated; separating boundary; dividing line or space; specifically, an interior wall dividing one part or apartment of a house, an inclosure, or the like, from another; as, a brick partition; lath and plaster partitions., A part divided off by walls; an apartment; a compartment., The servance of common or undivided interests, particularly in real estate. It may be effected by consent of parties, or by compulsion of law., A score., To divide into parts or shares; to divide and distribute; as, to partition an estate among various heirs., To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as, to partition a house. |
partitive |
adjective |
Denoting a part; as, a partitive genitive., A word expressing partition, or denoting a part. |
partridge |
noun |
Any one of numerous species of small gallinaceous birds of the genus Perdix and several related genera of the family Perdicidae, of the Old World. The partridge is noted as a game bird., Any one of several species of quail-like birds belonging to Colinus, and allied genera., The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus). |
parvitude |
noun |
Alt. of Parvity |
parvoline |
noun |
A liquid base, C/H/N, of the pyridine group, found in coal tar; also, any one of the series of isometric substances of which it is the type. |
pasquiler |
noun |
A lampooner. |
passement |
noun |
Lace, gimp, braid etc., sewed on a garment. |
passenger |
noun |
A passer or passer-by; a wayfarer., A traveler by some established conveyance, as a coach, steamboat, railroad train, etc. |
passer-by |
noun |
One who goes by; a passer. |
passerine |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to the Passeres., One of the Passeres. |
passingly |
adverb |
Exceedingly. |
passioned |
imp. & past participle |
of Passion |
passional |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to passion or the passions; exciting, influenced by, or ministering to, the passions., A passionary. |
passively |
adverb |
In a passive manner; inertly; unresistingly., As a passive verb; in the passive voice. |
passivity |
noun |
Passiveness; — opposed to activity., The tendency of a body to remain in a given state, either of motion or rest, till disturbed by another body; inertia., The quality or condition of any substance which has no inclination to chemical activity; inactivity. |
pasticcio |
noun |
A medley; an olio., A work of art imitating directly the work of another artist, or of more artists than one., A falsified work of art, as a vase or statue made up of parts of original works, with missing parts supplied. |
pastorage |
noun |
The office, jurisdiction, or duty, of a pastor; pastorate. |
pastorale |
noun |
A composition in a soft, rural style, generally in 6-8 or 12-8 time., A kind of dance; a kind of figure used in a dance. |
pastorate |
noun |
The office, state, or jurisdiction of a pastor. |
pasturage |
noun |
Grazing ground; grass land used for pasturing; pasture., Grass growing for feed; grazing., The business of feeding or grazing cattle. |
pasturing |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Pasture |
patchouli |
noun |
Alt. of Patchouly |
patchouly |
noun |
A mintlike plant (Pogostemon Patchouli) of the East Indies, yielding an essential oil from which a highly valued perfume is made., The perfume made from this plant. |
patchwork |
noun |
Work composed of pieces sewed together, esp. pieces of various colors and figures; hence, anything put together of incongruous or ill-adapted parts; something irregularly clumsily composed; a thing putched up. |
patellula |
noun |
A cuplike sucker on the feet of certain insects. |
patenting |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Patent |
paternity |
noun |
The relation of a father to his child; fathership; fatherhood; family headship; as, the divine paternity., Derivation or descent from a father; male parentage; as, the paternity of a child., Origin; authorship. |
pathetism |
noun |
See Mesmerism. |
pathmaker |
noun |
One who, or that which, makes a way or path. |
pathogene |
noun |
One of a class of virulent microorganisms or bacteria found in the tissues and fluids in infectious diseases, and supposed to be the cause of the disease; a pathogenic organism; a pathogenic bacterium; — opposed to zymogene. |
pathogeny |
noun |
The generation, and method of development, of disease; as, the pathogeny of yellow fever is unsettled., That branch of pathology which treats of the generation and development of disease. |
pathology |
noun |
The science which treats of diseases, their nature, causes, progress, symptoms, etc. |
patiently |
adverb |
In a patient manner. |
patriarch |
noun |
The father and ruler of a family; one who governs his family or descendants by paternal right; — usually applied to heads of families in ancient history, especially in Biblical and Jewish history to those who lived before the time of Moses., A dignitary superior to the order of archbishops; as, the patriarch of Constantinople, of Alexandria, or of Antioch., A venerable old man; an elder. Also used figuratively. |
patrician |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to the Roman patres (fathers) or senators, or patricians., Of, pertaining to, or appropriate to, a person of high birth; noble; not plebeian., Originally, a member of any of the families constituting the populus Romanus, or body of Roman citizens, before the development of the plebeian order; later, one who, by right of birth or by special privilege conferred, belonged to the nobility., A person of high birth; a nobleman., One familiar with the works of the Christian Fathers; one versed in patristic lore. |
patricide |
noun |
The murderer of his father., The crime of one who murders his father. Same as Parricide. |
patrimony |
noun |
A right or estate inherited from one’s father; or, in a larger sense, from any ancestor., Formerly, a church estate or endowment. |
patriotic |
adjective |
Inspired by patriotism; actuated by love of one’s country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one’s country; as, a patriotic statesman, vigilance. |
patristic |
adjective |
Alt. of Patristical |
patrizate |
verb i. |
To imitate one’s father. |
patrociny |
noun |
See Patrocination. |
patrolled |
imp. & past participle |
of Patrol |
patrolmen |
plural |
of Patrolman |
patrolman |
noun |
One who patrols; a watchman; especially, a policeman who patrols a particular precinct of a town or city. |
patronage |
noun |
Special countenance or support; favor, encouragement, or aid, afforded to a person or a work; as, the patronage of letters; patronage given to an author., Business custom., Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care., The right of nomination to political office; also, the offices, contracts, honors, etc., which a public officer may bestow by favor., The right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson., To act as a patron of; to maintain; to defend. |
patronate |
noun |
The right or duty of a patron; patronage. |
patroness |
noun |
A female patron or helper. |
patronize |
verb t. |
To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid., To trade with customarily; to frequent as a customer., To assume the air of a patron, or of a superior and protector, toward; — used in an unfavorable sense; as, to patronize one’s equals. |
pattering |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Patter |
patterned |
imp. & past participle |
of Pattern |
pauhaugen |
noun |
The menhaden; — called also poghaden. |
paulician |
noun |
One of a sect of Christian dualists originating in Armenia in the seventh century. They rejected the Old Testament and the part of the New. |
paulownia |
noun |
A genus of trees of the order Scrophulariaceae, consisting of one species, Paulownia imperialis. |
paunching |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Paunch |
pauperism |
noun |
The state of being a pauper; the state of indigent persons requiring support from the community. |
pauperize |
verb t. |
To reduce to pauperism; as, to pauperize the peasantry. |
pauropoda |
noun pl. |
An order of small myriapods having only nine pairs of legs and destitute of tracheae. |
pausingly |
adverb |
With pauses; haltingly. |
paxillose |
adjective |
Resembling a little stake. |
paymaster |
noun |
One who pays; one who compensates, rewards, or requites; specifically, an officer or agent of a government, a corporation, or an employer, whose duty it is to pay salaries, wages, etc., and keep account of the same. |