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s reasonable, upon the holders, by making a charge to cover the expense (which is done by giving back rather less in coin than has been received in bullion, and is called "levying a seigniorage"), the coin will rise to the extent of the seigniorage above the value of the bullion. J. S. Mill.

Giving satisfaction to one's self.

A signal telegraph; an apparatus for giving signals by the disposition of lanterns, flags, oscillating arms, etc.

A method of teaching reading by giving first attention to phrases and sentences and later analyzing these into their verbal and alphabetic components; -- contrasted with alphabet and word methods.

The act of setting aside, or of giving up. [Obs.] Jer. Taylor.

e; -- said of sound, especially of the voice. This exaggerated dulling of the voice . . . giving what is commonly called a sepulchral tone. H. Sweet.

Hence, giving rise to apprehension; attended with danger; as, a serious injury.

A kind of punch used for bending, indenting, or giving shape to, metal; as, a saw set. (e) (Pile Driving)

one of a series of gymnastic exercises used, as in drilling recruits, for the purpose of giving an erect carriage, supple muscles, and an easy control of the limbs.

Bestowal, or giving possession, under legal sanction; the act of giving or conferring anything in a formal and permanent manner. My flocks, my fields, my woods, my pastures take, With settlement as good as law can make. Dryden.

That which shapes; a machine for giving a particular form or outline to an object. Specifically;

A sign made for the purpose of giving notice to a person of some occurence, command, or danger; also, a sign, event, or watchword, which has been agreed upon as the occasion of concerted action. All obeyed The wonted signal and superior voice Of this great potentate. Milton.

Giving a clear, ringing sound soft and clear. "Silver voices." Spenser.

Of or pertaining to the Simian. That strange simious, schoolboy passion of giving pain to others. Sydney Smith.

To make simple; to make less complex; to make clear by giving the explanation for; to show an easier or shorter process for doing or making. The collection of duties is drawn to a point, and so far simplified. A. Hamilton. It is important, in scientific pursuits, to be caitious in simplifying our deductions. W. Nichols…

To plan or describe by giving the principal points or ideas of.

A spiral cam, or a flat piece of metal of spirally curved outline, used for giving motion to, or changing the position of, another part, as the hammer tail of a striking clock.

currents of inspired and expired air cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate, thus giving rise to a sound more or less harsh. It is usually unvoluntary, but may be produced voluntarily.

Giving sound when struck; resonant; as, sonorous metals.

ike, or halberd, formerly borne by inferior officers of the British infantry, and used in giving signals to the soldiers.