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e third degree of that to the name of which it is prefixed; as in trisulphide, trioxide, trichloride.

r open space between the vaulting and the roof of the aisles of a church, often forming a rich arcade in the interior of the church, above the nave arches and below the clearstory windows.

Having three branches or forks; trichotomous.

lide from note to note as smoothly as the human voice or a violin. Softly blown, it has a rich and mellow sound, which becomes harsh and blatant when the tones are forced; used with discretion, its effect is often solemn and majestic.

s or disturbs; one who afflicts or molests; a disturber; as, a troubler of the peace. The rich troublers of the world's repose. Waller.

The Richardson's skua (Stercorarius parasiticus).

To make ugly. [R.] Richardson.

Wanting friends; not befriended; not countenanced or supported. Goldsmith. If Richard indeed does come back, it must be alone, unfollowed, unfriended. Sir W. Scott.

uld say "singular," and by themselves alone. Holland. In the cup an union shall he throw, Richer than that which four successive kings In Denmark's crown have worn. Shak.

To recall or retract, as a look. [R.] Richardson.

Destitute of money; not rich. [Written also unmonied.] Shenstone.

Not sisterly. Richardson.

To disarm; to soften. Richardson.

To release, as one thing stuck to another. Richardson.

Aside, so as not to be in use; as, to lay up riches; put up your weapons.

A rich kind of lace made at Valenciennes, in France. Each piece is made throughout, ground and pattern, by the same person and with the same thread, the pattern being worked in the net.

Value. [Obs.] "Rich validity." Shak.

To disagree; to be at variance or in dissension; as, men vary in opinion. The rich jewel which we vary for. Webster (1623).

sition or cast of genius; humor; strain; quality; also, manner of speech or action; as, a rich vein of humor; a satirical vein. Shak. Certain discoursing wits which are of the same veins. Bacon. Invoke the Muses, and improve my vein. Waller.

Windy; flatulent. Richardson (Dict.).