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RAPTURE n. 4 definitions
A seizing by violence; a hurrying along; rapidity with violence. [Obs.] That 'gainst a rock, or flat, her keel did dash With headlong rapture. Chapman.
RAPTURIST n.
An enthusiast. [Obs.] J. Spencer.
RAPTURIZE v.
To put, or be put, in a state of rapture. [R.]
RAPTUROUS a.
Ecstatic; transporting; ravishing; feeling, expressing, or manifesting rapture; as, rapturous joy, pleasure, or delight; rapturous applause.
RAPTUROUSLY adv.
In a rapturous manner.
ACCELEROGRAPH n.
An apparatus for studying the combustion of powder in guns, etc.
ACTINOGRAPH n.
An instrument for measuring and recording the variations in the actinic or chemical force of rays of light. Nichol.
ADENOGRAPHIC a.
Pertaining to adenography.
ADENOGRAPHY n.
That part of anatomy which describes the glands.
AEROGRAPHER n.
One versed in aëography: an aërologist.
AEROGRAPHIC; AEROGRAPHICAL a.
Pertaining to aërography; aërological.
AEROGRAPHY n.
A description of the air or atmosphere; aërology.
AEROTHERAPENTICS n.
Treatment of disease by the use of air or other gases.
AFFRAP v.
To strike, or strike down. [Obs.] Spenser.
AGRAPHIA n.
The absence or loss of the power of expressing ideas by written signs. It is one form of aphasia.
AGRAPHIC a.
Characterized by agraphia.
AGRAPPES n.
Hooks and eyes for armor, etc. Fairholt.
AGROSTOGRAPHIC; AGROSTOGRAPHICAL a.
Pertaining to agrostography.
AGROSTOGRAPHY n.
A description of the grasses.
ALLOGRAPH n.
r signature made by some person other than any of the parties thereto; -- opposed to autograph.
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