Search the Dictionary

y concerns himself with the affairs of others; a meddling person. And not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. 1 Tim. v. 13.

s in large numbers, or with unusual cruelty; one who causes needless loss of life, as in battle. "Butcher of an innocent child." Shak. Butcher bird (Zoöl.), a species of shrike of the genus Lanius.

To talk in a silly manner; to prattle. Johnson.

One who prattles, or tells tales; a tattler.

a victory that damages the victors as much as the vanquished; probably referring to the battle in which the soldiers who sprang from the dragon's teeth sown by Cadmus slew each other.

nce from which oil has been expressed, compacted into a solid mass, and used as food for cattle, for manure, or for other purposes. -- To have one's cake dough, to fail or be disappointed in what one has undertaken or expected. Shak.

ent of the same name. The species grow in warm countries, and are often very annoying to cattle.

declared Charles II deposed for tyranny, breach of faith, etc. Cameron was killed at the battle of Airdmoss, but his followers became a denomination (afterwards called Reformed Presbyterians) who refused to recognize laws or institutions which they believed contrary to the kingdom of Christ, but who now avail themselve…

or; a capable judge; a mind capable of nice investigations. More capable to discourse of battles than to give them. Motley.

Great destruction of life, as in battle; bloodshed; slaughter; massacre; murder; havoc. The more fearful carnage of the Bloody Circuit. Macaulay.

To talk; to speak; to prattle. [Obs.] Chaucer.

o lead or guide. Go, carry Sir John Falstaff to the Fleet. Shak. He carried away all his cattle. Gen. xxxi. 18. Passion and revenge will carry them too far. Locke.

A naked, flesh appendage, on the head of a bird, as the wattles of a turkey, etc.

Dried dung of cattle used as fuel. [Prov. Eng.] Waterland.

Furnished with turrets and battlements, like a castle; built in the style of a castle.

Straw or hay cut up fine for the food of cattle. By adding chaff to his corn, the horse must take more time to eat it. In this way chaff is very useful. Ywatt.

A very contagious and fatal disease of sheep, horses, and cattle. See Maligmant pustule.

To bear down upon; to rush upon; to attack. Charged our main battle's front. Shak.

A horse for battle or parade. Macaulay. And furious every charger neighed. Campbell.

Sounds like those of a magpie or monkey; idle talk; rapid, thoughtless talk; jabber; prattle. Your words are but idle and empty chatter. Longfellow.