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Cipher; something written in cipher. "Decipherers of cryptograph." J. Earle.

The material of quartz, in crystallization transparent or nearly so, and either colorless or slightly tinged with gray, or the like; - - called also rock crystal. Ornamental vessels are made of it. Cf. Smoky quartz, Pebble; also Brazilian pebble, under Brazilian.

Cube-shaped, or nearly so; as, the cuboid bone of the foot. -- n. (Anat.)

who lived in various parts of Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The pure Culdees Were Albyn's earliest priests of God. Campbell.

The earliest abode; original dwelling place; originals; as, the cunabula of the human race.

A roof having a rounded form, hemispherical or nearly so; also, a celing having the same form. When on a large scale it is usually called dome.

An ancient term for embroidery, esp. applied to the earliest form of lace, or to that early embroidery on linen and the like, from which the manufacture of lace was developed.

A rule for construing written instruments so as to conform as nearly to the intention of the parties as is consistent with law. Mozley & W.

phers, established at Cyrene by Aristippus, a disciple of Socrates. Their doctrines were nearly the same as those of the Epicureans.

took it from Phoenician, the probable ultimate origin being Egyptian. It is related most nearly to t and th; as, Eng. deep, G. tief; Eng. daughter, G. tochter, Gr. duhitr. See Guide to Pronunciation, sq. root178, 179, 229.

An early variety of photograph, produced on a silver plate, or copper plate covered with silver, and rendered sensitive by the action of iodine, or iodine and bromine, on which, after exposure in the camera, the latent image is developed by the vapor of mercury.

ss of the dish. Hakewill. The duke exeeded in the daintiness of his leg and foot, and the earl in the fine shape of his hands, Sir H. Wotton.

Dantelike; Dantean. Earle.

Boldness; fearlessness; adventurousness; also, a daring act.

One dearly beloved; a favorite. And can do naught but wail her darling's loss. Shak.

Incapable of being daunted; undaunted; bold; fearless; intrepid. Dauntless he rose, and to the fight returned. Dryden. -- Daunt"less*ly, adv. -- Daunt"less*ness, n.

ne's self; to behave or act in any affair or towards any one; to treat. If he will deal clearly and impartially, . . . he will acknowledge all this to be true. Tillotson.

Dearly; at a high price. If thou attempt it, it will cost thee dear. Shak.

In a decided manner; indisputably; clearly; thoroughly.

The upper part or top of a mansard roof or curb roof when made nearly flat.