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A philosophic movement of the 18th century characterized by a lively questioning of authority, keen interest in matters of politics and general culture, and an emphasis on empirical method in science. It received its impetus from the unsystematic but vigorous skepticism of Pierre Bayle, the physical doctrines of Newton…

aining to a bachelor of arts. Baccalaureate sermon, in some American colleges, a sermon delivered as a farewell discourse to a graduating class.

In the companies of London tradesmen, one not yet admitted to wear the livery; a junior member. [Obs.]

The seller's postponement of delivery of stock or shares, with the consent of the buyer, upon payment of a premium to the latter; -- also, the premium so paid. See Contango. Biddle.

To deliver; to release. [Obs.] Ne none there was to rescue her, ne none to bail. Spenser.

That can be delivered in trust; as, bailable goods.

The action of bailing a person accused. Bailment . . . is the saving or delivery of a man out of prison before he hath satisfied the law. Dalton.

One who delivers goods or money to another in trust.

A deceptive gesture of the pitcher, as if to deliver the ball. Balk line (Billiards), a line across a billiard table near one end, marking a limit within which the cue balls are placed in beginning a game; also, a line around the table, parallel to the sides, used in playing a particular game, called the balk line game…

fire, to cover the coals or embers with ashes or cinders, thus keeping the fire low but alive.

Lit., May you live ten thousand years; -- used in salutation of the emperor and as a battle cry. [Japan]

Threadbare; much worn. It appears by their bare liveries that they live by your bare words. Shak.

To live or lodge in barracks.

An ointment composed of wax, pitch, resin, and olive oil, lard, or other fatty substance.

ecies of sharks (Cetorhinus maximus), so called from its habit of basking in the sun; the liver shark, or bone shark. It inhabits the northern seas of Europe and America, and grows to a length of more than forty feet. It is a harmless species.

To remove. [Obs.] About autumn bate the earth from about the roots of olives, and lay them bare. Holland.

genus Ursus, and of the closely allied genera. Bears are plantigrade Carnivora, but they live largely on fruit and insects.

One of the nomadic Arabs who live in tents, and are scattered over Arabia, Syria, and northern Africa, esp. in the deserts. -- Bed"ou*in*ism (, n.

re to choose. Milton. Before the mast (Naut.), as a common sailor, -- because the sailors live in the forecastle, forward of the foremast. -- Before the wind (Naut.), in the direction of the wind and by its impulse; having the wind aft.

k alms or charity, especially to ask habitually by the wayside or from house to house; to live by asking alms. I can not dig; to beg I am ashamed. Luke xvi. 3.