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MERCHANTRY n. 2 definitions
The body of merchants taken collectively; as, the merchantry of a country.
MICRO-CHEMISTRY n.
ions of matter, magnified by the use of the microscopy; -- distinguished from macro-chemistry.
MICROMETRY n.
The art of measuring with a micrometer.
MINISTRY n. 5 definitions
The act of ministering; ministration; service. "With tender ministry." Thomson.
MINISTRYSHIP n.
The office of a minister. Swift.
MISENTRY n.
An erroneous entry or charge, as of an account.
MONOLATRY n.
Worship of a single deity.
MUSKETRY n. 2 definitions
Muskets, collectively.
NECROLATRY n.
The worship of the dead; manes worship. H. Spenser.
NITRY a.
Nitrous. [Obs.]
NITRYL n.
A name sometimes given to the nitro group or radical.
ODOMETRY n.
Measurement of distances by the odometer.
OPHIOLATRY n.
The worship of serpents.
OPTOMETRY n. 3 definitions
As defined (with minor variations) in the statutes of various States of the United States:
ORTHOMETRY n.
The art or practice of constructing verses correctly; the laws of correct versification.
OSMOMETRY n.
The study of osmose by means of the osmometer.
OUTSENTRY n.
A sentry who guards the entrance or approach to a place; an outguard.
OZONOMETRY n.
The measurement or determination of the quantity of ozone.
PAGEANTRY n.
cenic shows or spectacles, taken collectivelly; spectacular guality; splendor. Such pageantry be to the people shown. Dryden. The pageantry of festival. J. A. Symonds.
PALMISTRY n. 2 definitions
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. Ascham. Cowper.
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