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An expression used at the end of prayers, and meaning, So be it. At the end of a creed, it is a solemn asseveration of belief. When it introduces a declaration, it is equivalent to truly, verily. It is used as a noun, to demote: (a) concurrence in belief, or in a statement; assent; (b) the final word or act; (c) Christ…

Ascending rivers from the sea, at certain seasons, for breeding, as the salmon, shad, etc.

The olecranon, or the elbow. Ancon sheep (Zoöl.), a breed of sheep with short crooked legs and long back. It originated in Massachusetts in 1791; -- called also the otter breed.

One who holds to no particular creed or dogma.

Freedom from spherical aberration.

e, etc.; a paper sent up on appeals in the admiralty courts. Wharton. Burrill. Apostles' creed, a creed of unknown origin, which was formerly ascribed to the apostles. It certainly dates back to the beginning of the sixth century, and some assert that it can be found in the writings of Ambrose in the fourth century. -…

Arrest. [R.] The arrestation of the English resident in France was decreed by the National Convention. H. M. Williams.

concern; distinct. [Obs.] A very great revolution that happened in this article of good breeding. Addison. This last article will hardly be believed. De Foe.

Producing reeds or canes.

Of or pertaining to a reed; resembling the reed or cane.

Abounding with reeds; reedy.

The state of being assured; firm persuasion; full confidence or trust; freedom from doubt; certainty. Let us draw with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience. Heb. x. 22.

the mind; an intense degree of surprise; amazement. Lest the place And my quaint habits breed astonishment. Milton.

head, that he reeled astonied. Sir P. Sidney. This sodeyn cas this man astonied so, That reed he wex, abayst, and al quaking. Chaucer.

Of the same opinion; agreed; as, on these points we are at one.

Of or pertaining to Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria in the 4th century. Athanasian creed, a formulary, confession, or exposition of faith, formerly supposed to have been drawn up by Athanasius; but this opinion is now rejected, and the composition is ascribed by some to Hilary, bishop of Arles (5th century). It is a s…

A proceeding in a court of judicature, after an inhibition is decreed.

Daring spirit, resolution, or confidence; venturesomeness. The freedom and audacity necessary in the commerce of men. Tatler.

An amateur collector and breeder of insects, esp. of butterflies and moths; a lepidopterist.

r happiness; predicting good; as, an auspicious beginning. Auspicious union of order and freedom. Macaulay.