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Oddly; grotesquely.

Changing the direction in the spiral sequence of leaves on a stem.

A secondary mask, or grotesque interlude, between the parts of a serious mask. [Written also anue.] Bacon.

To make old, or obsolete; to make antique; to make old in such a degree as to put out of use; hence, to make void, or abrogate. Christianity might reasonably introduce new laws, and antiquate or abrogate old one. Sir M. Hale.

An antiquary; a collector of antiques. [R.] Pinkerton.

Ancient times; former ages; times long since past; as, Cicero was an eloquent orator of antiquity.

r; the miser robs himself." "He had covertly shot at Cromwell; he how openly aimed at the Queen."

The consequent clause or conclusion in a conditional sentence, expressing the result, and thus distinguished from the protasis or clause which expresses a condition. Thus, in the sentence, "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him," the former clause is the protasis, and the latter the apodosis.

mission of ministerial authority by a succession of bishops from the apostles to any subsequent period. Hook.

ily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view. The moon . . . apparent queen. Milton.

To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request. I appeal to the Scriptures in the original. Horsley. They appealed to the sword. Maca…

One who apples for something; one who makes request; a petitioner. The applicant for a cup of water. Plumtre. The court require the applicant to appear in person. Z. Swift.

The act of making request of soliciting; as, an application for an office; he made application to a court of chancery.

To make request; to have recourse with a view to gain something; to make application. (to); to solicit; as, to apply to a friend for information.

the which he will judge the world in righteousness. Acts xvii. 31. Say that the emperor request a parley . . . and appoint the meeting. Shak.

To put questions to; to examine; to try. [Obs.] See Pose. To appose him without any accuser, and that secretly. Tyndale.

An examiner; one whose business is to put questions. Formerly, in the English Court of Exchequer, an officer who audited the sheriffs' accounts.

Capable of being appropriated, set apart, sequestered, or assigned exclusively to a particular use. Sir T. Browne.

The severing or sequestering of a benefice to the perpetual use of a spiritual corporation. Blackstone.

The term is no longer in use; it corresponded to what is now known as turning king's (or queen's) evidence in England, and state's evidence in the United States. Burrill. Bouvier.