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he conversion of the stamens into petals, as double flowers, like the garden ranunculus. Brande.

part of itself; as, the filbert covered by its husk, or the acorn seated in its cupule. Brande & C.

se of a stream for the purpose of regulating the flow of a system of irrigation. [India] Brande & C.

a different tincture from the animal itself; -- said of the eyes of a rapacious animal. Brande & C.

Animating spirit; intention; temper. nimus furandi Etym: [L.] (Law), intention of stealing.

The seed of the anise; also, a cordial prepared from it. "Oil of aniseed." Brande & C.

A remedy against the plague. Brande & C.

irections. The inhabitants of the north and south temperate zones are always Antiscians. Brande & C.

One taken at random rather than by selection; anybody.

Destitute of skin. Brande & C.

Apple brandy. [U.S.]

to ask. Beau. & Fl. That lofty pity with which prosperous folk are apt to remember their grandfathers. F. Harrison.

Relating to apyrexy. "Apyrexial period." Brande & C.

is. -- Aqua vitæ Etym: [L., water of life. Cf. Eau de vie, Usquebaugh], a name given to brandy and some other ardent spirits. Shak.

Dolphin; the Eagle. Aquila alba Etym: [L., white eagle], an alchemical name of calomel. Brande & C.

g; tillage. [R.] Lands are said to be in a state of aration when they are under tillage. Brande.

A principal enemy. Specifically, Satan, the grand adversary of mankind. Milton.

The grand marshal of the old German empire, a dignity that to the Elector of Saxony.

The independent variable upon whose value that of a function depends. Brande & C.

From one part to another of; at random through; about; on another side of; as, to travel around the country; a house standing around the corner. [Colloq. U. S.]