Search the Dictionary

The histronic art; stageplaying. W. Black.

Theatrical representation; acting; affectation. Sir T. Browne.

To act; to represent on the stage, or theatrically. Urquhart.

r brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid. Quench the light; thine eyes are guides illustrious. Beau. & Fl.

In a illustrious manner; conspicuously; eminently; famously. Milton.

The state or quality of being eminent; greatness; grandeur; glory; fame.

othful or idle; -- commonly implying devotion to lawful and useful labor. Frugal and industrious men are commonly friendly to the established government. Sir W. Temple.

A large music box imitating a variety of orchestral instruments.

is country, and zealously supports its authority and interests. Bp. Hall. Such tears as patriots shaed for dying laws. Pope.

Inspired by patriotism; actuated by love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country; as, a patriotic statesman, vigilance.

Patriotic; that pertains to a patriot. -- Pa`tri*ot"ic*al*ly, adv.

Love of country; devotion to the welfare of one's country; the virtues and actions of a patriot; the passion which inspires one to serve one's country. Berkley.

A legal holiday in the States of Massachusetts and Maine, April 19, the anniversary of the battle of Lexington in 1775. It was first observed in 1894. [U. S.]

Going on foot; not winged. [Obs.] "Pedestrious animals." Sir T. Browne.

Septentrion. [Obs.]

The constellation Ursa Major.

The north or northern regions. Shak. Both East West, South and Septentrioun. Chaucer.

Of or pertaining to the north; northern. "From cold septentrion blasts." Milton.

Northerliness.

Northerly.