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One of a sect of freethinkers among the Mohammedans.

has a skin of a milky hue, with hair of the same color, and eyes with deep red pupil and pink or blue iris. The term is also used of the lower animals, as white mice, elephants, etc.; and of plants in a whitish condition from the absence of chlorophyll. Amer. Cyc.

ursement, a bounty, or as appropriate for any purpose; a stated quantity, as of food or drink; hence, a limited quantity of meat and drink, when provisions fall short. I can give the boy a handsome allowance. Thackeray.

A species of clover with pinkish or white flowers; Trifolium hybridum.

The fabled food of the gods (as nectar was their drink), which conferred immortality upon those who partook of it.

The extinction of a debt, usually by means of a sinking fund; also, the money thus paid. Simmonds.

To clear off or extinguish, as a debt, usually by means of a sinking fund.

ved. "All bodies possess power of attraction" is an ampliative judgment; because we can think of bodies without thinking of attraction as one of their immediate primary attribute. Abp. W. Thomson.

Unthinkable. [Rare]

Not the same; different. He winks, and turns his lips another way. Shak.

The stipe when developed into an internode between calyx and corolla, as in the Pink family. Gray.

A coal-black marble, usually emitting a fetid smell when rubbed; -- called also stinkstone and swinestone.

ity; repugnancy of qualities; as, oil and water have antipathy. A habit is generated of thinking that a natural antipathy exists between hope and reason. I. Taylor.

An antiquary; a collector of antiques. [R.] Pinkerton.

logy for Christianity. It is not my intention to make an apology for my poem; some will think it needs no excuse, and others will receive none. Dryden.

o depress or discourage with fear; to impress with fear in such a manner that the mind shrinks, or loses its firmness; to overcome with sudden terror or horror; to dismay; as, the sight appalled the stoutest heart. The house of peers was somewhat appalled at this alarum. Clarendon.

host; a specter; a phantom. "The heavenly bands . . . a glorious apparition." Milton. I think it is the weakness of mine eyes That shapes this monstrous apparition. Shak.

Desire for, or relish of, food or drink; hunger. Men must have appetite before they will eat. Buckle.

To think, believe, or be of opinion; to understand; to suppose.

To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of; as, we approve the measured of the administration.