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An instrument which shows the direction of the wind; a wind vane; a weathercock; -- usually applied to a contrivance consisting of a vane above, connected in the building with a dial or index with pointers to show the changes of the wind.

A condition in the wood of some trees in which the rings are separated, as some suppose, by the action of high winds upon the trunk; wind shake.

An instrument to measure angles, esp. one used by geologists to measure the dip of strata.

Having unequal stamens; having stamens different in number from the petals.

The act of announcing, or giving notice; that which announces; proclamation; publication.

An abnormal condition due to deficient aëration of the blood, as in balloon sickness, mountain sickness. -- An`ox*æ"mic, *e"mic (#), a.

Before death; -- generally used adjectivelly; as, an ante- mortem statement; ante-mortem examination.

Being before noon; in or pertaining to the forenoon. (Abbrev. a. m.)

A remedy to check or allay vomiting.

Being before the time of Moses.

Being or occurring before the creation of the world. Young.

An outwork of a strong, high wall, with turrets, in front gateway (as of an old castle), for defending the entrance.

The portico, or narthex in an ancient temple or church.

To celebrate with anthems. [Poet.] Sweet birds antheming the morn. Keats.

A floral ornament. See Palmette.

Chamomile; a genus of composite, herbaceous plants.

Alternately. [Obs.] Bacon.

Opposition to, or hatred of, Semites, esp. Jews. -- An`ti- Sem"ite (#), n. -- An`ti-Sem*it"ic (#), a.

Same as Antemetic.

Tending to stop hemorrhage. -- n.