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Resembling anthrax in action; of the nature of anthrax; as, an anthracoid microbe.

s the present age, or a modern period of time; of old fashion; antiquated; as, an antique robe. "Antique words." Spenser.

ed over the mind of the young monarch the ascendant not only of a tutor, but of a parent. Robertson.

proved of by Heaven, and that the Almighty had in a dream ascertained him of its effects. Robertson.

o array; to adorn; esp., to clothe with elegant or splendid garments. Finely attired in a robe of white. Shak. With the linen miter shall he be attired. Lev. xvi. 4.

h his mind from other occupations. Barrow. He, at last, . . . avocated the cause to Rome. Robertson.

A substance (C6H5.N2.C6H5) derived from nitrobenzene, forming orange red crystals which are easily fusible.

The clear blue color of the sky; also, a pigment or dye of this color. "In robes of azure." Wordsworth.

The lower part of a robe or petticoat. [Obs.]

of distinction, was called the battle, and on it alone depended the fate of every action. Robertson.

To encircle with, or as with, a belt; to encompass; to surround. A coarse black robe belted round the waist. C. Reade. They belt him round with hearts undaunted. Wordsworth.

To set or stud (anything) with ornaments or prominent objects. A robe of azure beset with drops of gold. Spectator. The garden is so beset with all manner of sweet shrubs that it perfumes the air. Evelyn.

usually of wool, and having a nap, used in bed clothing; also, a similar fabric used as a robe; or any fabric used as a cover for a horse.

r pursuivants of the English college of arms; -- so called from the color of his official robes. -- Blue mass, a preparation of mercury from which is formed the blue pill. McElrath. -- Blue mold, or mould, the blue fungus (Aspergillus glaucus) which grows on cheese. Brande & C. -- Blue Monday, a Monday following a S…

A nickname for a policeman; -- from Sir Robert Peel, who remodeled the police force. See Peeler. [Slang, Eng.] Dickens.

A messenger; a herald. Robertson.

ak. For I have gold, and therefore will be brave. In silks I'll rattle it of every color. Robert Greene. Frog and lizard in holiday coats And turtle brave in his golden spots. Emerson.

e a bribe to. Neither is he worthy who bribes a man to vote against his conscience. F. W. Robertson.

Pertaining to Dr. Robert Brown, who first demonstrated (about 1827) the commonness of the motion described below. Brownian movement, the peculiar, rapid, vibratory movement exhibited by the microscopic particles of substances when suspended in water or other fluids.

The views or teachings of Robert Brown of the Brownists. Milton.