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nd publicly. To advocate the cause of thy client. Bp. Sanderson (1624). This is the only thing distinct and sensible, that has been advocated. Burke. Eminent orators were engaged to advocate his cause. Mitford.

A rolling toward something. [R.]

A carpenter's or cooper's tool, formed with a thin arching blade set at right angles to the handle. It is used for chipping or slicing away the surface of wood.

A power-driven, heavier-than-air flying machine.

A flying machine, or a small plane for experiments on flying, which floats in the air only when propelled through it.

The science of weighing air; aërostatics. [Obs.]

investigation of the causes of any disease; the science of the origin and development of things.

wing; as, he was seen from afar; I saw him afar off. The steep where Fame's proud temple shines afar. Beattie.

Moving the emotions; fitted to excite the emotions; pathetic; touching; as, an affecting address; an affecting sight. The most affecting music is generally the most simple.

Confirmation of anything established; ratification; as, the affirmation of a law. Hooker.

To attach, unite, or connect with; as, names affixed to ideas, or ideas affixed to things; to affix a stigma to a person; to affix ridicule or blame to any one.

A blowing or breathing on; inspiration.

Anything given as a help; bestowal. [Obs.]

es a stronger impression than fear, or apprehension, perhaps less than terror. He looks behind him with affright, and forward with despair. Goldsmith.

In a flushed or blushing state.

Prepared; previously provided; -- opposed to behindhand. [Archaic or Dial.] Aforehand in all matters of power. Bacon.

Hinder; nearer the rear. (Naut.)

A throw of dice after the game in ended; hence, anything done too late. Gower.

An unexpected subsequent event; something disagreeable happening after an affair is supposed to be at an end. Spenser.

Hindmost; -- opposed to foremost.