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One of a tribe of beetles, of the genus Buprestis and allied genera, usually with brilliant metallic colors. The larvæ are usually bores in timber, or beneath bark, and are often very destructive to trees.

The unwritten code of moral principles regulating the actions of the Japanese knighthood, or Samurai; the chivalry of Japan.

One who bids at an auction in behalf of the auctioneer or owner, for the purpose of running up the price of articles. [U.S.]

Byssaceous.

Twisted after the manner of a cable; as, a cable-laid gold chain. Simmonds.

Hot; burning; ardent. [Obs.] Bailey.

Heat. [Obs.]

A pipe or duct used to convey hot air or steam. Subterranean caliducts have been introduced. Evelyn.

Characterized by cunning or shrewdness; crafty. [R.]

Acuteness of discernment; cunningness; shrewdness. [R.] Her eagly-eyed callidity. C. Smart.

A tube or duct for conducting heat; a caliduct.

An instrument which by means of a prism of a peculiar form, or an arrangement of mirrors, causes an apparent image of an external object or objects to appear as if projected upon a plane surface, as of paper or canvas, so that the outlines may conveniently traced. It is generally used with the microscope.…

A sofa having a seat at each end at right angles to the main seats.

Resembling a crab; pertaining to the Cancroidea, one of the families of crabs, including the genus Cancer.

White. [Obs.] The box receives all black; but poured from thence, The stones came candid forth, the hue of innocence. Dryden.

The position of a candidate; state of being a candidate; candidateship.

uitable person or an aspirant or contestant for an office, privilege, or honor; as, a candidate for the office of governor; a candidate for holy orders; a candidate for scholastic honors.

Candidacy.

The taking of the position of a candidate; specifically, the preaching of a clergyman with a view to settlement. [Cant, U. S.]

Candidacy.