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g a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.

wn a mirror into water, for a sick person to look at his face in it. If his countenance appeared distorted and ghastly, it was an ill omen; if fresh and healthy, it was favorable.

The act of a sentry in halting any one who appears at his post, and demanding the countersign.

aw.), the practice of counselors at law, who give their opinions in private, but do not appear in court. -- To sit at chambers, to do business in chambers, as a judge.

The field or ground on which carving appears in relief.

; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change the countenance. Therefore will I change their glory into shame. Hosea. iv. 7.

Appearing different, as in color, in different lights, or under different circumstances; as, changeable silk.

A small molding, carved into beads, pearls, olives, etc.

Diversified or variegated in a marked manner, as in appearance, character, circumstances, etc. This checkered narrative. Macaulay.

Having the nature, qualities, taste, form, consistency, or appearance of cheese.

A piece of timber or an iron barrel traversed with iron-pointed spikes or spears, five or six feet long, used to defend a passage, stop a breach, or impede the advance of cavalry, etc. Obstructions of chain, boom, and cheval-de-frise. W. Irving.

of the size of a large squirrel, remarkable for its fine fur, which is very soft and of a pearly gray color. It is a native of Peru and Chili.

A massive mineral, greenish in color, and opal-like in appearance. It is essentially a hydrous silicate of iron.

The small apple-shaped or pear-shaped fruit of an American shrub (Pyrus arbutifolia) growing in damp thickets; also, the shrub.

An appearance of Christ, as to his disciples after the crucifixion.

An inscription in which certain numeral letters, made to appear specially conspicuous, on being added together, express a particular date or epoch, as in the motto of a medal struck by Gustavus Adolphus in 1632: ChrIstVs DVX; ergo trIVMphVs. - the capitals of which give, when added as numerals, the sum 1632.…

The institution, government, or authority of a church. [R.] Bp. Pearson.

A morbid condition in which the urine contains chyle or fatty matter, giving it a milky appearance.

lace or person to person; free diffusion; transmission. The true doctrines of astronomy appear to have had some popular circulation. Whewell.

Summons to appear, as before a judge. [R.] Johnson