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One who assures. Specifically: One who insures against loss; an insurer or underwriter.

A plant of the genus Callistephus. Many varieties (called China asters, German asters, etc.) are cultivated for their handsome compound flowers.

one of the numerous small planets whose orbits lie between those of Mars and Jupiter; -- called also planetoids and minor planets.

One of the Pleiades; -- called also Sterope.

apilionaceous plants, of the tribe Galegeæ, containing numerous species, two of which are called, in English, milk vetch and licorice vetch. Gum tragacanth is obtained from different oriental species, particularly the A. gummifer and A. verus.

ft organic textures, and checks discharges of blood, mucus, etc. External astringents are called styptics. Dunglison.

Critically discerning; sagacious; shrewd; subtle; crafty.

is ascribed by some to Hilary, bishop of Arles (5th century). It is a summary of what was called the orthodox faith.

an species (Atherina presbyter) is used as food. The American species (Menidia notata) is called silversides and sand smelt. See Silversides.

Figures or half figures of men, used as columns to support an entablature; -- called also telamones. See Caryatides. Oxf. Gloss.

es between Europe and Africa on the east and America on the west; as, the Atlantic Ocean (called also the Atlantic); the Atlantic basin; the Atlantic telegraph.

A large, square folio, resembling a volume of maps; -- called also atlas folio.

received in satisfaction for an offense or injury; expiation; amends; -- with for. Specifically, in theology: The expiation of sin made by the obedience, personal suffering, and death of Christ. When a man has been guilty of any vice, the best atonement be can make for it is, to warn others. Spectator. The Phocians beh…

ia. Atrabiliary arteries, capsules, and veins (Anat.), those pertaining to the kidney; -- called also renal arteries, capsules, and veins.

Like ink; suitable for making ink. Sulphate of iron (copperas, green vitriol) is called atramentarious, as being used in making ink.

amonium, or thorn apple. It is remarkable for its power in dilating the pupil of the eye. Called also daturine.

One attached to another person or thing, as a part of a suite or staff. Specifically: One attached to an embassy.

rime (Law), such an intentional preparatory act as will apparently result, if not extrinsically hindered, in a crime which it was designed to effect. Wharton.

To make thin or less consistent; to render less viscid or dense; to rarefy. Specifically: To subtilize, as the humors of the body, or to break them into finer parts.

To call to witness; to invoke. [Archaic] The sacred streams which Heaven's imperial state Attests in oaths, and fears to violate. Dryden.