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present the spines outwardly in every direction. It is nocturnal in its habits, feeding chiefly upon insects.

ype of character of the ancient Greeks, who aimed at culture, grace, and amenity, as the chief elements in human well-being and perfection.

The representation of a helmet over shields or coats of arms, denoting gradations of rank by modifications of form.

A mineral of a yellowish color, consisting chiefly of silica, glucina, manganese, and iron, with a little sulphur.

Having an incomplete metamorphosis, the larvæ differing from the adults chiefly in laking wings, as in the grasshoppers and cockroaches.

and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters; as, to hemstitch a handkerchief.

separated from the body of the article by a line of open work; as, a hemistitched handkerchief.

An attendant; a servant; a follower. Now chiefly used as a political cant term.

Designating a light and elegant style developed in England under George III., chiefly by Messrs. A.Heppelwhite & Co.

A leader in heresy; the chief of a sect of heretics. Bp. Stillingfleet.

A chief or great heresy. [R.] The book itself [the Alcoran] consists of heresiarchies against our blessed Savior. Sir T. Herbert.

slope in different directions. Herringbone stitch, a kind of cross-stitch in needlework, chiefly used in flannel. Simmonds.

A Cossack headman or general. The title of chief hetman is now held by the heir to the throne of Russia.

To hie. [Obs.] Men must high them apace, and make haste. Holland.

A chief priest; esp., the head of the Jewish priesthood.

A superior officer or official; -- used chiefly in pl. [Slang]

The name given by Europeans to that form of the Hindustani language which is chiefly spoken by native Hindoos. In employs the Devanagari character, in which Sanskrit is written. Whitworth.

To stand, depend, hang, or turn, as on a hinge; to depend chiefly for a result or decision or for force and validity; -- usually with on or upon; as, the argument hinges on this point. I. Taylor

Rays (chiefly cathode rays) developed by the electric discharge in Hittorf tubes.

A deception for mockery or mischief; a deceptive trick or story; a practical joke. Macaulay.