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Aërial navigation; the art of raising and guiding balloons in the air.

y induced by the heat and dryness of summer, as in certain snails; -- opposed to hibernation.

sume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show. "An affectation of contempt." Macaulay. Affectation is an awkward and forced imitation of what should be genuine and easy, wanting the beauty that accompanies what is natural what is natural. Locke.

One who exhibits affectation. [R.] Fitzed. Hall.

The act of affecting or acting upon; the state of being affected.

Of or pertaining to the affections; as, affectional impulses; an affectional nature.

Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.

Disposed; inclined. [Obs.] Affectionated to the people. Holinshed.

With affection; lovingly; fondly; tenderly; kindly.

The quality of being affectionate; fondness; affection.

Disposed. [Archaic] Be kindly affectioned one to another. Rom. xii. 10.

Adoption; association or reception as a member in or of the same family or society.

Confirmation of anything established; ratification; as, the affirmation of a law. Hooker.

Affixture. [Obs.] T. Adams.

A blowing or breathing on; inspiration.

The cause of continued pain of body or mind, as sickness, losses, etc.; an instance of grievous distress; a pain or grief. To repay that money will be a biting affliction. Shak.

Free from affliction.

The act of flowing towards; afflux. Sir T. Browne.

The act of converting into forest or woodland. Blackstone.

The act of rubbing against. [Obs.]