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A note, added by way of comment, or explanation; -- usually in the plural; as, annotations on ancient authors, or on a word or a passage.

An annotator. [R.]

A circular or ringlike formation; a ring or belt. Nicholson.

Addition to a former number. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.

The act of announcing; announcement; proclamation; as, the annunciation of peace.

idum). So called because it is usually introduced by painters in pictures of the Annunciation.

A neuropterous insect, the larva of which makes in the sand a pitfall to capture ants, etc. The common American species is Myrmeleon obsoletus, the European is M. formicarius.

A name given to that part of the Anglican liturgy for the communion, which precedes the consecration of the elements.

A displacement forward of an organ, esp. the uterus, in such manner that its axis is bent upon itself. T. G. Thomas.

The placing of a before another, which, by ordinary rules, ought to follow it.

A displacement of an organ, esp. of the uterus, in such manner that its whole axis is directed further forward than usual.

A halo opposite the sun, consisting of a colored ring or rings around the shadow of the spectator's own head, as projected on a cloud or on an opposite fog bank.

A floral ornament. See Palmette.

Anything to prevent the effects of friction, esp. a compound lubricant for machinery, etc., often consisting of plumbago, with some greasy material; antifriction grease.

ng something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order. So shall my anticipation prevent your discovery. Shak.

Opposed to the constitution; unconstitutional.

Something to lessea. Tending to lessen friction.

A balancing; equipoise. [R.] De Quincey.

Antagonistic to one's country or nation, or to a national government.

The act of making antiquated, or the state of being antiquated. Beaumont.