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A horse which is not a favorite in the betting. [Cant]

Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite. To rain an April of ovation round Their statues. Tennyson.

One who favors Panslavism.

The doctrine of the widespread distribution of germs, from which under favorable circumstances bacteria, vibrios, etc., may develop.

One who favors or supports the theory of a pantisocracy. Macaulay.

Of the nature of a parasite; fawning for food or favors; sycophantic. "Parasitic preachers." Milton.

; for my share. -- For the most part. See under Most, a. -- In good part, as well done; favorably; acceptably; in a friendly manner. Hooker. In ill part, unfavorably; with displeasure. -- In part, in some degree; partly. -- Part and parcel, an essential or constituent portion; -- a reduplicative phrase. Cf. might a…

Inclined to favor one party in a cause, or one side of a question, more then the other; baised; not indifferent; as, a judge should not be partial. Ye have been partial in the law. Mal. ii. 9.

The quality or state of being partial; inclination to favor one party, or one side of a question, more than the other; undue bias of mind.

In a partial manner; with undue bias of mind; with unjust favor or dislike; as, to judge partially. Shak.

Partial; favoring one party. I will be true judge, and not party. Chaucer. Charter party. See under Charter.

To be a patron of; to patronize; to favor. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.

Special countenance or support; favor, encouragement, or aid, afforded to a person or a work; as, the patronage of letters; patronage given to an author.

Patron; protecting; favoring. [R.] Sir T. Browne.

To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid. The idea has been patronized by two States only. A. Hamilton.

Showing condescending favor; assuming the manner of airs of a superior toward another. -- Pat"ron*i`zing*ly, adv. Thackeray.

called because he might indicate his opinion by walking over to the side of the party he favored when a vote was taken.

Implying or imputing evil; depreciatory; disparaging; unfavorable.

Thoughtful, sober, or sad; employed in serious reflection; given to, or favorable to, earnest or melancholy musing. The pensive secrecy of desert cell. Milton. Anxious cares the pensive nymph oppressed. Pope.

n a course of conduct against opposing motives; to persevere; -- sometimes conveying an unfavorable notion, as of doggedness or obstinacy. If they persist in pointing their batteries against particular persons, no laws of war forbid the making reprisals. Addison. Some positive, persisting fops we know, Who, if once wro…