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Contest; opposition; antagonism. [Obs.] Antagony that is between Christ and Belial. Milton.

A name given to that part of the Anglican liturgy for the communion, which precedes the consecration of the elements.

displacement forward of an organ, esp. the uterus, in such manner that its axis is bent upon itself. T. G. Thomas.

To put before; to prefer. [Obs.] Bailey.

The placing of a before another, which, by ordinary rules, ought to follow it.

A displacement of an organ, esp. of the uterus, in such manner that its whole axis is directed further forward than usual.

A halo opposite the sun, consisting of a colored ring or rings around the shadow of the spectator's own head, as projected on a cloud or on an opposite fog bank.

A floral ornament. See Palmette.

See Saint Anthony's Fire, under Saint.

A coal-black marble, usually emitting a fetid smell when rubbed; -- called also stinkstone and swinestone.

A hydrocarbon, C6H4.C2O2.C6H4, subliming in shining yellow needles. It is obtained by oxidation of anthracene.

The science of the laws of the development of the human organism in relation to other organisms and to environment. -- An`thro*po*nom"ic*al (#), a.

See Antihypochondriac.

Anything to prevent the effects of friction, esp. a compound lubricant for machinery, etc., often consisting of plumbago, with some greasy material; antifriction grease.

Good or used against bubonic plague; as, antibubonic serum, obtained from immunized horses; antibubonic vaccine, a sterilized bouillon culture of the plague bacillus; antibubonic measures.

Deviating from the proper order of time. -- An`ti*chron"ic*al*ly, adv.

Deviation from the true order of time; anachronism. [R.] Selden.

A hypothetical earth counter to ours, or on the opposite side of the sun. Grote.

The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order. So shall my anticipation prevent your discovery. Shak.

Opposed to the constitution; unconstitutional.