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A soluble poison (ptomaine) present in putrid blood. It is also formed in the putrefaction of proteid matter in general.

A substance that promotes putrefaction.

Having power to promote putrefaction.

In a septic manner; in a manner tending to promote putrefaction.

Tendency to putrefaction; septic quality.

A taking sides, as with a party, sect, or faction. Bp. Hall.

A constituent of human fæces formed in the small intestines as a product of the putrefaction of albuminous matter. It is also found in reduced indigo. Chemically it is methyl indol, C9H9N.

A somewhat similar expression of countenance, indicative of satisfaction combined with malevolent feelings, as contempt, scorn, etc; as, a scornful smile.

To separate into parties or factions. [Colloq.]

c offices and their emoluments regarded as the peculiar property of a successful party or faction, to be bestowed for its own advantage; -- commonly in the plural; as to the victor belong the spoils. From a principle of gratitude I adhered to the coalition; my vote was counted in the day of battle, but I was overlooked…

ngth; full of strength; strong. -- Strength"ful*ness, n. Florence my friend, in court my faction Not meanly strengthful. Marston.

Color indicating a party or faction; hence, distinguishing characteristic; sign; likeness; sort; as, persons of the same political stripe. [Colloq. U.S.]

Producing stupefaction; stupefactive. -- n. (Med.)

Stupor; astonishment; stupefaction. [R.] A stupidity Past admiration strikes me, joined with fear. Chapman.

he voice of the king himself for your succession in Denmark. Shak. The animosity of these factions did not really arise from the dispute about the succession. Macaulay.

That which supplies a want; assistance; a gratification; satisfaction. [R.] The perfume and suppliance of a minute. Shak.

lly, an adherent; one who sustains, advocates, and defends; as, the supporter of a party, faction, or candidate.

To be affected with incipient putrefaction; as, meat soon taints in warm weather.

s something offered; to receive; not to refuse or reject; to admit. Ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer. Num. xxxv. 31. Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore. 1 Tim. v. 10.

ce, to divide by violent measures; to disrupt; to rend; as, a party or government torn by factions.