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t; the coming into court of a party summoned in an action, either by himself or by his attorney, expressed by a formal entry by the proper officer to that effect; the act or proceeding by which a party proceeded against places himself before the court, and submits to its jurisdiction. Burrill. Bouvier. Daniell. To put…

Ornamented with a pattern (which has been cut out of another color or stuff) applied or transferred to a foundation; as, appliqué lace; appliqué work.

English, being well appointed, did so entertain them that their ships departed terribly torn. Hayward.

One who appraises; esp., a person appointed and sworn to estimate and fix the value of goods or estates.

agine that a friend, a kind and apprehensive . . . friend, is listening to our talk. Hawthorne.

An article of dress, of cloth, leather, or other stuff, worn on the fore part of the body, to keep the clothes clean, to defend them from injury, or as a covering. It is commonly tied at the waist by strings.

ors of the eye; a limpid fluid, occupying the space between the crystalline lens and the cornea. (See Eye.) -- Aqueous rocks (Geol.), those which are deposited from water and lie in strata, as opposed to volcanic rocks, which are of igneous origin; -- called also sedimentary rocks.

Adorned with eagles' heads.

A style of ornamentation either painted, inlaid, or carved in low relief. It consists of a pattern in which plants, fruits, foliage, etc., as well as figures of men and animals, real or imaginary, are fantastically interlaced or put together.

Ornamented in the style of arabesques.

The cultivation of trees and shrubs, chiefly for timber or for ornamental purposes.

More commonly, the molding or other ornaments with which the wall face of the voussoirs of an arch is charged.

A species of wild sheep (Ovis ammon, or O. argali), remarkable for its large horns. It inhabits the mountains of Siberia and central Asia.

ngth and beauty of the wing and tail feathers of the male. The species A. Grayi inhabits Borneo.

to arise from a kneeling posture; a cloud arose; the sun ariseth; he arose early in the morning.

One who is overbearing in his temper or habits; a proud or haughty person. A born aristocrat, bred radical. Mrs. Browning.

Armor; whatever is worn or used for the protection and defense of the body, esp. the protective outfit of some animals and plants.

Having horns, beak, talons, etc; -- said of beasts and birds of prey. Armed at all points (Blazoning), completely incased in armor, sometimes described as armed cap-à-pie. Cussans. -- Armed en flute. (Naut.) See under Flute. -- Armed magnet, a magnet provided with an armature. -- Armed neutrality. See under Neutrali…

A kind of helmet worn in the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries.

Defensive arms for the body; any clothing or covering worn to protect one's person in battle.