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A speed regulator, as a water-wheel governor, embodying the relay principle. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Among the Jews, a beggar.

Ignorance of one's own character, powers, and limitations.

Ignorant of one's self.

A Spanish title of courtesy corresponding to the English Mr. or Sir; also, a gentleman.

A Spanish title of courtesy given to a lady; Mrs.; Madam; also, a lady.

A Spanish title of courtesy given to a young lady; Miss; also, a young lady.

ir; Mr; -- a title of address or respect among the Italians. Before a noun the form is Signor.

Madam; Mrs; -- a title of address or respect among the Italians.

Miss; -- a title of address among the Italians.

To breathe with a rough, hoarse, nasal voice in sleep.

One who snores.

The act of respiring through the open mouth so that the currents of inspired and expired air cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate, thus giving rise to a sound more or less harsh. It is usually unvoluntary, but may be produced voluntarily.

To snore. [R.] "The snorting citizens." Shak.

One who snorts.

mer parts of the western United States and central Mexico. It is divided into the Upper Sonoran, which lies next to the Transition zone, and the Lower Sonoran, next to the Tropical.

Producing sound; as, the sonorific quality of a body. [R.] I. Watts.

The quality or state of being sonorous; sonorousness.

Giving sound when struck; resonant; as, sonorous metals.

A subordinate or assistant governor.