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lived in the 3d century, one of the most learned of the Greek Fathers. Prominent in his teaching was the doctrine that all created beings, including Satan, will ultimately be saved.

A yellow pigment of various degrees of intensity, approaching also to red.

To surpass in preaching. And for a villain's quick conversion A pillory can outpreach a parson. Trumbull.

Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate. [Colloq.] Outside finish (Arch.), a term for the minor parts, as corner boards, hanging stiles, etc., required to complete the exterior of a wooden building; -- rare in masonry.

ng acid taste, and is poisonous in large doses. It is used in dyeing, calico printing, bleaching flax and straw, the preparation of formic acid, and in salts of lemon for removing ink stains, mold, etc.

Chlorine used in bleaching. [Manufacturing name]

The science or art of teaching.

A follower of Paracelsus or his practice or teachings. Hakewill.

The science or art of teaching; the principles and rules of teaching; pedagogy.

One who by teaching has become formal, positive, or pedantic in his ways; one who has the manner of a schoolmaster; a pedant. Goldsmith.

A small, pointed piece of wood, used in fastening boards together, in attaching the soles of boots or shoes, etc.; as, a shoe peg.

A large stone reaching through a wall so as to appear on both sides of it, and acting as a binder; -- called also perbend, perpend stone, and perpent stone.

ed piece of brass or other wire (commonly tinned), largely used for fastening clothes, attaching papers, etc.

Divided in a pinnate manner, with the divisions not reaching to the midrib.

A brownish red approaching maroon, supposed to be imitated from the color of the wall panels of houses in Pompeii, which were decorated during the last age of the Republic.

; to make generally known; as, to popularize philosophy. "The popularizing of religious teaching." Milman.

The act of postillating; exposition of Scripture in preaching.

The impure potassium carbonate obtained by leaching wood ashes, either as a strong solution (lye), or as a white crystalline (pearlash).

otches. Potcher engine (Paper Making), a machine in which washed rags are stirred in a bleaching solution.

To inculcate in public discourse; to urge with earnestness by public teaching. "I have preached righteousness in the great congregation." Ps. xl. 9.