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Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

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SCHIZONEMERTEA n.

A group of nemerteans comprising those having a deep slit along each side of the head. See Illust. in Appendix.

SCHOOL-TEACHER n.

One who teaches or instructs a school. -- School"-teach`ing, n.

cent reflections. Called also weakfish, squitee, chickwit, and sea trout. The spotted squeteague (C. nebulosus) of the Southern United States is a similar fish, but the back and upper fins are spotted with black. It is called also spotted weakfish, and, locally, sea trout, and sea salmon.

STEAD n. 6 definitions

ot, in general. [Obs., except in composition.] Chaucer. Fly, therefore, fly this fearful stead anon. Spenser.

STEADFAST a. 2 definitions

Firmly fixed or established; fast fixed; firm. "This steadfast globe of earth." Spenser.

STEADFASTLY adv.

In a steadfast manner; firmly. Steadfast believe that whatever God has revealed is infallibly true. Wake.

STEADFASTNESS n.

The quality or state of being steadfast; firmness; fixedness; constancy. "The steadfastness of your faith." Col. ii. 5. To prove her wifehood and her steadfastness. Chaucer.

In a steady manner.

The quality or state of being steady. Steadiness is a point of prudence as well as of courage. L'Estrange.

The brans, stables, cattle-yards, etc., of a farm; -- called also onstead, farmstead, farm offices, or farmery. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.]

STEADY a. 5 definitions

Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm. "The softest, steadiest plume." Keble. Their feet steady, their hands diligent, their eyes watchful, and their hearts resolute. Sir P. Sidney.

d, or cut for broiling; -- also extended to the meat of other large animals; as, venison steak; bear steak; pork steak; turtle steak.

STEAL n. 8 definitions

a stale, or stele. [Archaic or Prov. Eng.] And in his hand a huge poleax did bear. Whose steale was iron-studded but not long. Spenser.

STEALER n. 2 definitions

One who steals; a thief.

STEALING n. 2 definitions

The act of taking feloniously the personal property of another without his consent and knowledge; theft; larceny.

STEALINGLY adv.

By stealing, or as by stealing, furtively, or by an invisible motion. Sir P. Sidney.

STEALTH n. 3 definitions

The act of stealing; theft. [Obs.] The owner proveth the stealth to have been committed upon him by such an outlaw. Spenser.

Given to stealth; stealthy. [Obs.] -- Stealth"ful*ly, adv. [Obs.] -- Stealth"ful*ness, n. [Obs.]

STEALTHILY adv.

In a stealthy manner.

STEALTHINESS n.

The state, quality, or character of being stealthy; stealth.