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To let blood from by opening a vein; to bleed. [R.] Howell.

A heinous offense which requires expiation. [R.] Howell.

nd shapes are but secondary objects. Bacon. The young king's picture . . . in virgin wax. Howell.

to or edict issued by authority. [Obs.] All placards or edicts are published in his name. Howell.

power; invested with full power; as, plenipotentiary license; plenipotentiary ministers. Howell.

A sort of coarse canvas; poldway. [Obs.] Howell.

aintenance of peace and order, enforced by organized administration. "A policed kingdom." Howell.

One who speaks several languages. [R.] "A polyglot, or good linguist." Howell.

f, with reference to a particular purpose; as, to posture one's self; to posture a model. Howell.

A preacher; -- so called in contempt. [Obs.] Howell.

To surpass; to excel; to exceed. [Obs.] Howell.

taining to a garrison; having a garrison. There are three presidial castles in this city. Howell.

See Proceeds. [Obs.] Howell.

A fortress. [Obs.] Howell.

First-formed. Howell.

To convert into a province or provinces. [Obs.] Howell.

Modesty; chastity. Howell.

" In political affairs, as well as mechanical, it is easier to pull down than build up." Howell. " To raise the wretched, and pull down the proud." Roscommon. To pull a finch. See under Finch. To pull off, take or draw off.

To raise or lift by means of a pulley. [R.] Howell.

One who speaks in a pulpit; a preacher; -- so called in contempt. Howell. We never can think it sinful that Burns should have been humorous on such a pulpiteer. Prof. Wilson.