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Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

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978 words match “ANTE”

ANTESTATURE n.
A small intrenchment or work of palisades, or of sacks of earth.
ANTESTOMACH n.
A cavity which leads into the stomach, as in birds. Ray.
ANTETEMPLE n.
The portico, or narthex in an ancient temple or church.
ANTEVERSION n.
A displacement of an organ, esp. of the uterus, in such manner that its whole axis is directed further forward than usual.
ANTEVERT v. 2 definitions
To displace by anteversion.
ADAMANTEAN a.
Of adamant; hard as adamant. Milton.
ANDANTE a. 2 definitions
A movement or piece in andante time.
ANTITROCHANTER n.
An articular surface on the ilium of birds against which the great trochanter of the femur plays.
ARISTOTLE'S LANTERN n.
The five united jaws and accessory ossicles of certain sea urchins.
ASHANTEE n. 2 definitions
A native or an inhabitant of Ashantee in Western Africa.
ATLANTEAN a. 2 definitions
Pertaining to, or resembling, Atlas; strong. With Atlantean shoulders, fit to bear The weight of mightiest monarchies. Milton.
ATLANTES n.
Figures or half figures of men, used as columns to support an entablature; -- called also telamones. See Caryatides. Oxf. Gloss.
BACCHANTE n. 2 definitions
A priestess of Bacchus.
BANTENG n.
The wild ox of Java (Bibos Banteng).
BANTER v. 5 definitions
ssed, or something pertaining to him, being the subject of the jesting; to rally; as, he bantered me about my credulity. Hag-ridden by my own fancy all night, and then bantered on my haggard looks the next day. W. Irving.
BANTERER n.
One who banters or rallies.
BISA ANTELOPE n.
See Oryx.
BRILLANTE adv.
In a gay, showy, and sparkling style.
CANTED a. 2 definitions
Having angles; as, a six canted bolt head; a canted window. Canted column (Arch.), a column polygonal in plan.
CANTEEN n. 2 definitions
A vessel used by soldiers for carrying water, liquor, or other drink. [Written also cantine..]
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