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s and pistil within the same calyx, or on the same receptacle. In some cases reproduction may take place without the union of the distinct individuals. In the animal kingdom true hermaphrodites are found only among the invertebrates. See Illust. in Appendix, under Helminths.

en protruded as to arrest its circulation, and produce swelling of the protruded part. It may occur in recent or chronic hernia, but is more common in the latter.

iron bars, like a harrow, studded with iron spikes. It is hung above gateways so that it may be quickly lowered, to impede the advance of an enemy. Farrow.

of being heterogeneous; contrariety. The difference, indeed the heterogeneity, of the two may be felt. Coleridge.

An abnormal state of the voice. Mayne.

A verse of six feet, the first four of which may be either dactyls or spondees, the fifth must regularly be a dactyl, and the sixth always a spondee. In this species of verse are composed the Iliad of Homer and the Æneid of Virgil. In English hexameters accent takes the place of quantity. Leaped like the | roe when he…

as, to hold goods at a high price. If they must be good at so high a rate, they know they may be safe at a cheaper. South.

social life. High-pressure engine, an engine in which steam at high pressure is used. It may be either a condensing or a noncondensing engine. Formerly the term was used only of the latter. See Steam engine.

hindrance. This objection hinders not but that the heroic action of some commander . . . may be written. Dryden.

contract shall determine and the title vest absolutely in him, and that if he chooses he may at any time during the term surrender the goods and be quit of any liability for future installments upon the contract. In the United States such a contract is generally treated as a conditional sale, and the term hire purchas…

pert in war. Cant. iii. In vain he seeks, that having can not hold. Spenser. France, thou mayst hold a serpent by the tongue, . . . A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than keep in peace that hand which thou dost hold. Shak.

Sameness of name or designation; identity in relations. Holland. Homonymy may be as well in place as in persons. Fuller.

Chaste; faithfuk; virtuous. Wives may be merry, and yet honest too. Shak.

t, speech, etc.; integrity; sincerity; truthfulness; freedom from fraud or guile. That we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 1 Tim. ii. 2.

the holders of certain honorable civil offices, or to persons of rank; as, His Honor the Mayor. See Note under Honorable.

A like appendage to a cloak or loose overcoat, that may be drawn up over the head at pleasure.

with contemptuous cries or shouts; to follow with derisive shouts. Partridge and his clan may hoot me for a cheat. Swift.

shallow iron box, containing kerosene or coated with tar or other sticky substance, which may be mounted on wheels.

ender plants and shrubs from the cold air; a place in which the plants of warmer climates may be reared, and fruits ripened.

Be it as it may; nevertheless; notwithstanding; although; albeit; yet; but; however. The Moor -- howbeit that I endure him not -Is of a constant, loving, noble nature. Shak.