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A large fire built in the open air, as an expression of public joy and exultation, or for amusement. Full soon by bonfire and by bell, We learnt our liege was passing well. Gay.

y the first French republic. It began thirty days after the autumnal equinox. See Vendemiaire.

,n.One of the Cabiri.

An old spelling of Camphor.

A sirup prepared from the maiden-hair, formerly supposed to have medicinal properties.

Same as Coerulignone.

See under Cartridge.

A diplomatic representative, or minister of an inferior grade, accredited by the government of one state to the minister of foreign affairs of another; also, a substitute, ad interim, for an ambassador or minister plenipotentiary.

A plant (Agathotes Chirayta) found in Northern India, having medicinal properties to the gentian, and esteemed as a tonic and febrifuge.

A small inclosed pond used for gathering and greening oysters.

A female heir who inherits with other heiresses; a joint heiress.

attendant or subordinate employee in a public office, hotel, or the like. The commissionaire familiar to European travelers performs miscellaneous services as a light porter, messenger, solicitor for hotels, etc.

An agent or factor; a commission merchant.

The beneficiary of a concession or grant.

A public place of instruction in any special branch, esp. music and the arts. [See Conservatory, 3].

as to commit treason or a crime, or to do some unlawful deed; to plot together. They conspired against [Joseph] to slay him. Gen. xxxvii. 18. You have conspired against our royal person, Joined with an enemy proclaimed. Shak.

One who conspires; a conspirator.

A thick solid-rubber tire, as for a bicycle, with a hollow groove running lengthwise on the inside.

Half relief. See Demi-rilievo.

A woman of doubtful reputation or suspected character; an adventuress. [Colloq.] De Quincey.