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by passing through a prism. See the Note under Color, n., 1. (b) A kind of firework which gives a brilliant white illumination for signals, etc. -- White lime, a solution or preparation of lime for whitewashing; whitewash. -- White line (Print.), a void space of the breadth of a line, on a printed page; a blank line.…

One who testifies in a cause, or gives evidence before a judicial tribunal; as, the witness in court agreed in all essential facts.

oyer to a certain compensation on the mere occurrence of an accident where the common law gives the right only for negligence of the employer.

rld and worldlings base. Shak. If we consider the expectations of futurity, the worldling gives up the argument. Rogers. And worldlings blot the temple's gold. Keble.

, formerly used as a tonic and a vermifuge, and to protect woolen garments from moths. It gives the peculiar flavor to the cordial called absinthe. The volatile oil is a narcotic poison. The term is often extended to other species of the same genus.

outh. Let them rail, And worry one another at their pleasure. Rowe. Worry him out till he gives consent. Swift.

Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto. Almighty Vanity! to thee they owe Their zest of pleasure, and their balm of woe. Young. Liberality of disposition and conduct gives the highest zest and relish to social intercourse. Gogan.…

tains but little ready-made ferment, though there is present in it a body, zymogen, which gives birth to the ferment. Foster.