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To deprive of leaves. [R.] The cankerworms that annually that disleaved the elms. Lowell.

Dwelling apart; separation. [R.]

ding; cheerless; dull; dreary; as, a dismal outlook; dismal stories; a dismal place. Full well the busy whisper, circling round, Convey'd the dismal tidings when he frowned. Goldsmith. A dismal description of an English November. Southey.

Destitute of mettle, that is, or fire or spirit. [R.] Llewellyn.

To redeem from mortgage. [Obs.] Howell.

necessary displacement of funds. A. Hamilton. The displacement of the sun by parallax. Whewell.

Inclined to mirth; jolly. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl. Well disposed, in good condition; in good health. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Having (such) a disposition; -- used in compounds; as, well- dispositioned.

it; elaborate essay; dissertation. For accurate research or grave disquisition he was not well qualified. Macaulay.

l neglect; omission of notice; want of attention; slight. The disregard of experience. Whewell.

distaff on the throne. Dryden. Some say the crozier, some say the distaff was too busy. Howell.

to enlarge, as by elasticity of parts; to inflate so as to produce tension; to cause to swell; as, to distend a bladder, the stomach, etc. The warmth distends the chinks. Dryden.

To banish or drive from a country. [Obs.] Howell.

not to be confounded with any other thing; not liable to be misunderstood; not confused; well-defined; clear; as, we have a distinct or indistinct view of a prospect. Relation more particular and distinct. Milton.

as, to distinguish the sound of a drum. We are enabled to distinguish good from evil, as well as truth from falsehood. Watts. Nor more can you distinguish of a man, Than of his outward show. Shak.

acid (Chem.), an unstable substance, H2S2O6, known only in its solutions, and in certain well-defined salts.

in a sense very diverse from its original import. J. Edwards. Our roads are diverse: farewell, love! said she. R. Browning.

purpose; to serve; as, if no better plan can be found, he will make this do. You would do well to prefer a bill against all kings and parliaments since the Conquest; and if that won't do; challenge the crown. Collier. To do by. See under By. -- To do for. (a) To answer for; to serve as; to suit. (b) To put an end to;…

A genus of plants (Rumex), some species of which are well-known weeds which have a long taproot and are difficult of extermination.

An academical title, originally meaning a men so well versed in his department as to be qualified to teach it. Hence: One who has taken the highest degree conferred by a university or college, or has received a diploma of the highest degree; as, a doctor of divinity, of law, of medicine, of music, or of philosophy. Suc…