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To speak largely or copiously; to be diffuse in argument or description; to dilate; to expatiate; -- often with on or upon. Watts. He must often enlarge and amplify upon the subject he handles. South.

Mystical interpretations or studies, esp. of the Scriptures. L. Addison.

r more than twenty years. In England, and in some of the United States, they acquire a prescriptive right.

A description of the winds.

A spiritual, celestial being, superior to man in power and intelligence. In the Scriptures the angels appear as God's messengers. O, welcome, pure-eyed Faith, white-handed Hope, Thou hovering angel, girt with golden wings. Milton.

A description of blood vessels and lymphatics.

animation; lively; vigorous. "Animated sounds." Pope. "Animated bust." Gray. "Animated descriptions." Lewis.

in alternate parts, in present usage, a selection from the Psalms, or other parts of the Scriptures or the liturgy, set to sacred music.

A description of flowers.

m different authors, especially the poets. He published a geographical and anthological description of all empires and kingdoms . . . in this terrestrial globe. Wood.

A description or definition contrary to that which is given by the adverse party. [R.]

The ascription of human characteristics to things not human.

The application to God of terms descriptive of human beings.

The ascription of human feelings or passions to God, or to a polytheistic deity. In its recoil from the gross anthropopathy of the vulgar notions, it falls into the vacuum of absolute apathy. Hare.

A copy or transcript.

One devoted to the study of ancient times through their relics, as inscriptions, monuments, remains of ancient habitations, statues, coins, manuscripts, etc.; one who searches for and studies the relics of antiquity.

: Certain writings which are received by some Christians as an authentic part of the Holy Scriptures, but are rejected by others.

A copy or transcript. Blount.

That branch of theology which defends the Holy Scriptures, and sets forth the evidence of their divine authority.

what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request. I appeal to the Scriptures in the original. Horsley. They appealed to the sword. Macaulay.