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BAROGRAM n.
A tracing, usually made by the barograph, showing graphically the variations of atmospheric pressure for a given time.
BAROGRAPH n.
An instrument for recording automatically the variations of atmospheric pressure.
BAROKO n.
A form or mode of syllogism of which the first proposition is a universal affirmative, and the other two are particular negative.
BAROLOGY n.
The science of weight or gravity.
BAROMACROMETER n.
An instrument for ascertaining the weight and length of a newborn infant.
BAROMETER n. 2 definitions
for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere, and hence for judging of the probable changes of weather, or for ascertaining the height of any ascent.
BAROMETRIC; BAROMETRICAL a.
Pertaining to the barometer; made or indicated by a barometer; as, barometric changes; barometrical observations.
BAROMETRICALLY adv.
By means of a barometer, or according to barometric observations.
BAROMETROGRAPH n.
A form of barometer so constructed as to inscribe of itself upon paper a record of the variations of atmospheric pressure.
BAROMETRY n.
The art or process of making barometrical measurements.
BAROMETZ n.
The woolly-skinned rhizoma or rootstock of a fern (Dicksonia barometz), which, when specially prepared and inverted, somewhat resembles a lamb; -- called also Scythian lamb.
BARON n. 2 definitions
A husband; as, baron and feme, husband and wife. [R.] Cowell. Baron of beef, two sirloins not cut asunder at the backbone. -- Barons of the Cinque Ports, formerly members of the House of Commons, elected by the seven Cinque Ports, two for each port. -- Baron of the exchequer, the judges of the Court of Exchequer, one…
BARONAGE n. 3 definitions
The whole body of barons or peers. The baronage of the kingdom. Bp. Burnet.
BARONESS n.
A baron's wife; also, a lady who holds the baronial title in her own right; as, the Baroness Burdett-Coutts.
BARONET n.
A dignity or degree of honor next below a baron and above a knight, having precedency of all orders of knights except those of the Garter. It is the lowest degree of honor that is hereditary. The baronets are commoners.
BARONETAGE n. 2 definitions
State or rank of a baronet.
BARONETCY n.
The rank or patent of a baronet.
BARONG n.
A kind of cutting weapon with a thick back and thin razorlike edge, used by the Moros of the Philippine Islands.
BARONIAL a.
Pertaining to a baron or a barony. "Baronial tenure." Hallam.
BARONY n. 2 definitions
The fee or domain of a baron; the lordship, dignity, or rank of a baron.
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