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An order of Entomostraca; -- so named from the feet of branchiopods having been supposed to perform the function of gills. It includes the fresh-water genera Branchipus, Apus, and Limnadia, and the genus Artemia found in salt lakes. It is also called Phyllopoda. See Phyllopoda, Cladocera. It is sometimes used in a broa…

l distinctive mark upon in any other way, as with a stencil, to show quality of contents, name of manufacture, etc.

A strong alcoholic liquor distilled from wine. The name is also given to spirit distilled from other liquors, and in the United States to that distilled from cider and peaches. In northern Europe, it is also applied to a spirit obtained from grain. Brandy fruit, fruit preserved in brandy and sugar.

A species of wild goose (Branta bernicla) -- called also brent and brand goose. The name is also applied to other related species.

Utensils, ornaments, or other articles of brass. The very scullion who cleans the brasses. Hopkinson.

A native oxide of manganese, of dark brownish black color. It was named from a Mr. Braun of Gotha.

To cover or ornament with brass. Chapman.

ta. This is often distinguished as Braziletto , but the better kind is also frequently so named.

in diameter, and, when baked, somewhat resembles bread, and is eaten as food, whence the name.

A pin worn of the breast for a fastening, or for ornament; a brooch.

A pin worn on the breast for a fastening, or for ornament; a brooch.

oidered stuff, a span square, set with twelve precious stones, on which were engraved the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. See Ephod.

by the breath; to utter softly; to whisper; as, to breathe a vow. He softly breathed thy name. Dryden. Or let the church, our mother, breathe her curse, A mother's curse, on her revolting son. Shak.

ll bred. (a) Of a good family; having a good pedigree. "A gentleman well bred and of good name." Shak. [Obs., except as applied to domestic animals.] (b) Well brought up, as shown in having good manners; cultivated; refined; polite.

horsefly, and gadfly. They are among the largest of two- winged or dipterous insects. The name is also given to different species of botflies. [Written also breese and brize.]

nical prayers of the Roman Catholic or of the Greek Church for the seven canonical hours, namely, matins and lauds, the first, third, sixth, and ninth hours, vespers, and compline; -- distinguished from the missal.

Of or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial; as, bridal ornaments; a bridal outfit; a bridal chamber.

Rich or highly ornamented cake, to be distributed to the guests at a wedding, or sent to friends after the wedding.

nt crystals of quartz, found in the mountain limestone near Bristol, and used in making ornaments, vases, etc. When polished, it is called Bristol diamond.

ifferent character has always existed in the Church of England. It is called by different names: Moderate, Catholic, or Broad Church, by its friends; Latitudinarian or Indifferent, by its enemies. Its distinctive character is the desire of comprehension. Its watch words are charity and toleration. Conybeare.…