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having received certificates of good morals and qualifications from his university, is admitted to several trials by a presbytery, and, on acquitting himself well, is licensed to preach. [Scot.]

ising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.

imperfectly dipteral, as a temple with the inner range of columns surrounding the cella omitted, so that the space between the cella wall and the columns is very great, being equal to two intercolumns and one column. -- n.

ve or referendum, is mailed to the voters to inform them as to the nature of a measure submitted by the initiative or referendum. The pamphlet contains a copy of the proposed law and arguments for and against it by those favoring and opposing it, respectively.

A wheel with a broad rim, or grooved rim, for transmitting power from, or imparting power to, the different parts of machinery, or for changing the direction of motion, by means of a belt, cord, rope, or chain.

Admitting of being pulverized; pulverable. Barton.

or piston working in a hollow cylinder or other cavity, with valves properly placed for admitting or retaining the fluid as it is drawn or driven through them by the action of the piston.

ist after death, in which the souls of persons are purified by expiating such offenses committed in this life as do not merit eternal damnation, or in which they fully satisfy the justice of God for sins that have been forgiven. After this purgation from the impurities of sin, the souls are believed to be received into…

To clear of sediment, as a boiler, or of air, as a steam pipe, by driving off or permitting escape.

y become too thoroughly and essentially a mixed tongue for his doctrine of purism to be admitted to the letter. Craik.

An intermittent fever which returns every fourth day, reckoning inclusively, that is, one in which the interval between paroxysms is two days.

Admitting of being questioned; inviting, or seeming to invite, inquiry. [R.] Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee. Shak.

An intermittent fever which returns every fifth day, reckoning inclusively, or in which the intermission lasts three days.

ied the Peruvians with the means of communicating their ideas to one another, and of transmitting them to future generations. Prescott.

Discharge from a debt or an obligation; acquittance. Omittance is no quittance. Shak.

Anything returning daily; especially (Med.), an intermittent fever or ague which returns every day. Milton.

Emitting or proceeding as from a center; [U.S.] rays; radiating; radiate.

Emitted, or sent forth, in rays or direct lines; as, radiated heat.

A message transmitted by radiotelegraph.

A mount permitting easy and quick elevation or depression and training of the gun, and fitting with a device for taking up the recoil.