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Dissection of aponeuroses.

The vital principle or force which (according to the Paracelsians) presides over the growth and continuation of living beings; the anima mundi or plastic power of the old philosophers. [Obs.] Johnson.

A genus of gigantic cephalopods, allied to the squids, found esp. in the North Atlantic and about New Zealand.

The side or limb-bearing portion of an arthromere.

A temple of Athene, at Athens, in which scholars and poets were accustomed to read their works and instruct students.

Acting or moving automatically by means of compressed air.

A protecting ruffle or frill, as of silk or lace, sewed close to the lower edge of a skirt on the inside.

The territory without the walls, but within the legal limits, of a town or city. Brande & C.

A bluestocking; a literary woman. [Somewhat derisive]

the incidents of William the Conqueror's expedition to England, preserved in the town museum of Bayeux in Normandy. It is probably of the 11th century, and is attributed by tradition to Matilda, the Conqueror's wife.

A vocal or instrumental composition of a soft tranquil character, having a lulling effect; a cradle song.

A beurré (or buttery) pear, one with the meas, Beurré d'Anjou; Beurré Clairgeau.

incendiary; an inciter of quarrels. [Obs.] Animated by . . . John à Chamber, a very boutefeu, . . . they entered into open rebellion. Bacon.

Inflammation of the bronchi and lungs; catarrhal pneumonia.

The official staff or wand of Hermes or Mercury, the messenger of the gods. It was originally said to be a herald's staff of olive wood, but was afterwards fabled to have two serpents coiled about it, and two wings at the top.

One of the bones of the tarsus which in man, forms the great bone of the heel; -- called also fibulare.

A gymnasium; esp. one for light physical exercise by women and children.

A cameo. [Obs.] Crabb.

Same as Casein.

A peculiar bitter orange-brown substance, with strong, penetrating odor, found in two sacs between the anus and external genitals of the beaver; castor; -- used in medicine as an antispasmodic, and by perfumers.