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n; -- in this sense taking a plural; as, their majesties attended the concert. In all the public writs which he [Emperor Charles V.] now issued as King of Spain, he assumed the title of Majesty, and required it from his subjects as a mark of respect. Before that time all the monarchs of Europe were satisfied with the a…

; to put into a given state verb, or adjective; to constitute; as, to make known; to make public; to make fast. Who made thee a prince and a judge over us Ex. ii. 14. See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh. Ex. vii. 1.

Bad administration; bad management of any business, especially of public affairs. [Written also maleadministration.]

An evil doer; one who commits a crime; one subject to public prosecution and punishment; a criminal.

A place where the game of mall was played. Hence: A public walk; a level shaded walk. Part of the area was laid out in gravel walks, and planted with elms; and these convenient and frequented walks obtained the name of the City Mall. Southey.

A Chinese public officer or nobleman; a civil or military official in China and Annam.

A public declaration; an open statement; a manifesto. See Manifesto. [Obs.]

n creation. The secret manner in which acts of mercy ought to be performed, requires this public manifestation of them at the great day. Atterbury.

A public declaration, usually of a prince, sovereign, or other person claiming large powers, showing his intentions, or proclaiming his opinions and motives in reference to some act done or contemplated by him; as, a manifesto declaring the purpose of a prince to begin war, and explaining his motives. Bouvier. it was p…

ing, by making a cross or other mark. (b) To make a distinct or lasting impression on the public mind, or on affairs; to gain distinction.

A public place (as an open space in a town) or a large building, where a market is held; a market place or market house; esp., a place where provisions are sold. There is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool. John v. 2.

In Mohammedan countries, a fixed seat, common in dwellings and in public places.

A housekeeper; esp., a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public instution; a head nurse in a hospital; as, the matron of a school or hospital. Jury of matrons (Law), a jury of experienced women called to determine the question of pregnancy when set up in bar of execution, and for other cognate purposes.…

rbal or written communication, notice, or invitation, from one person to another, or to a public body; specifically, an office servant who bears messages.

The tenth month of the French republican calendar dating from September 22, 1792. It began June 19, and ended July 18. See VendÉmiaire.

A place where money is coined by public authority.

A quorum, or number necessary, for conducting public worship.

o apply wrongly; to use for a wrong purpose; as, to misapply a name or title; to misapply public money.

To manage ill or improperly; as, to mismanage public affairs.

person or persons, and are distinguished from letters patent, which are addressed to the public.