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Containing two atoms or equivalents of carbon in the molecule. [Obs. or R.]

Having two fronts. "Bifronted Janus." Massinger.

Two-pronged; forked.

inately and blindly attached to some creed, opinion practice, or ritual; unreasonably devoted to a system or party, and illiberal toward the opinions of others. "Bigoted to strife." Byron.

In the manner of a bigot.

Formed of two plates, as the stigma of the Mimulus; also, having two elevated ridges, as in the lip of certain flowers.

See Sweet gum.

Having two margins toothed like a comb.

Having two wings. "Bipennated insects." Derham.

Twice pinnate.

Having two rays; as, a biradiate fin.

Flighty; passing rapidly from one subject to another; not having the faculty of attention. Bacon.

ng a double beak, or two processes resembling beaks. The capsule is bilocular and birostrated. Ed. Encyc.

Having two vaults or arches.

Having a wicked, malignant disposition; morally bad.

Blighted; withered. Upon this blasted heath. Shak.

tural or usual size, as by the presence of water, serum, etc.; turgid; swollen; as, a bloated face. Also, puffed up with pride; pompous.

The state of being bloated.

Dull; stupid. Blunt-witted lord, ignoble in demeanor! Shak.

Wearing a bonnet. "Bonneted and shawled." Howitt.