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ed theorem of Pappus, also, incorrectly, Guldinus's properties. See Barycentric calculus, under Calculus.

One of a court of about one hundred judges chosen to try civil suits. Under the empire the court was increased to 180, and met usually in four sections.

stinguishes time by centuries, esp. one of those who wrote the "Magdeburg Centuries." See under Century. [R.]

Of or pertaining to the head. See the Note under Anterior. Cephalic index (Anat.), the ratio of the breadth of the cranium to the length, which is taken as the standard, and equal to 100; the breadth index. -- Cephalic vein, a large vein running from the back of the head alond the arm; -- so named because the ancients…

Of or pertaining to the cerebrum. Cerebral apoplexy. See under Apoplexy.

resolved; -- used with an infinitive. However, I with thee have fixed my lot, Certain to undergo like doom. Milton.

as absent in the army, this is tried by the certificate of the proper officer in writing, under his seal. Blackstone.

To testify to in writing; to make a declaration concerning, in writing, under hand, or hand and seal. The judges shall certify their opinion to the chancellor, and upon such certificate the decree is usually founded. Blackstone. Certified check, A bank check, the validity of which is certified by the bank on which it i…

White lead, used as a pigment. See White lead, under White.

See under Antimony.

Bearing or covered with dry scales, as the under surface of certain ferns, or the disk of some composite flowers.

ging. -- Chain stitch. See in the Vocabulary. -- Chain timber. (Arch.) See Bond timber, under Bond. -- Chain wales. (Naut.) Same as Channels. -- Chain wheel. See in the Vocabulary. -- Closed chain, Open chain (Chem.), terms applied to the chemical structure of compounds whose rational formulæ are written respectiv…

A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the under side of the work; the loop stitch, as distinguished from the lock stitch. See Stitch.

Native blue vitriol. See Blue vitriol, under Blue.

, a drawing made with crayons. See Crayon. -- Chalk formation. See Cretaceous formation, under Cretaceous. -- Chalk line, a cord rubbed with chalk, used for making straight lines on boards or other material, as a guide in cutting or in arranging work. -- Chalk mixture, a preparation of chalk, cinnamon, and sugar in…

e person in not qualifed as a voter. [U. S.] To challenge to the array, favor, polls. See under Challenge, n.

The Angora goat. See Angora goat, under Angora.

r the palace of Westminster, and for the House of Lords during the session of Parliament. Under him are the gentleman of the black rod and other officers. His office is distinct from that of the lord chamberlain of the Household, whose functions relate to the royal housekeeping.

cature next to the Parliament, exercising jurisdiction at law, but chiefly in equity; but under the jurisdiction act of 1873 it became the chancery division of the High Court of Justice, and now exercises jurisdiction only in equity.

To be altered; to undergo variation; as, men sometimes change for the better. For I am Lord, I change not. Mal. iii. 6.