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ving many segments; cleft into several parts by linear sinuses; as, a multifid leaf or corolla.

Having a nap or pile; downy; shaggy. Holland.

To make neat. [Obs.] olland.

e. (a) A bar by which the end of the tongue of a wagon or carriage is suspended from the collars of the harnesses. (b) A device with projecting arms for carrying things (as buckets of water or sap) suspended from one's shoulders. -- On the neck of, immediately after; following closely. "Commiting one sin on the neck o…

A scarf, band, or kerchief of silk, etc., passing around the neck or collar and tied in front; a bow of silk, etc., fastened in front of the neck.

A collective term for cravats, collars, etc. [Colloq. or trade name]

That part of a blossom which secretes nectar, usually the base of the corolla or petals; also, the spur of such flowers as the larkspur and columbine, whether nectariferous or not. See the Illustration of Nasturtium.

To produce or gain as clear profit; as, he netted a thousand dollars by the operation.

Lower, nether. [Obs.] Holland.

The quality of being knotty or nodose; resemblance to a node or swelling; knottiness. Holland.

A nurse. [Obs.] Hoolland.

Morbid and uncontrollable sexual desire in women, constituting a true disease.

One who yields obedience. Holland.

In passing; incidentally; by the way. Obiter dictum (Law), an incidental and collateral opinion uttered by a judge. See Dictum, n., 2(a).

Not direct in descent; not following the line of father and son; collateral. His natural affection in a direct line was strong, in an oblique but weak. Baker. Oblique angle, Oblique ascension, etc. See under Angle,Ascension, etc. -- Oblique arch (Arch.), an arch whose jambs are not at right angles with the face, and w…

One who follows an employment; hence, a tradesman. [Obs.] "Merchants and occupiers." Holland. The occupiers of thy merchandise. Ezek. xxvii. 27.

One who meets; hence, an adversary. [Obs.] Holland.

Of or pertaining to the eye; ocular; optic; as, oculary medicines. Holland.

Yielding odors; fragrant. Holland.

An eye, bud, or shoot, as of a plant; an oilet. [Obs.] Holland.