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much offensive matter, if he struck out epithets which are in the bad taste of the forcible-feeble school. N. Brit. Review.

The evening between twilight and bedtime. [Scot.]

Designating the mast, sail, yard, etc., above the topmast; as, the fore-topgallant sail. See Sail.

The mast erected at the head of the foremast, and at the head of which stands the fore-topgallant mast. See Ship.

See Sail.

A small herb, of the genus Myosotis (M. palustris, incespitosa, etc.), bearing a beautiful blue flower, and extensively considered the emblem of fidelity.

A conspiracy or plot, esp. for a malicious or evil purpose, as to incriminate a person on false evidence. [Slang]

To make free. [R.]

Done by the hand, without support, or the guidance of instruments; as, free-hand drawing. See under Drawing.

Open-handed; liberal.

Open; frank; unreserved; liberal; generous; as, free-hearted mirth. -- Free"-heart`ed*ly, adv. -- Free"-heart`ed*ness, n.

One who gratifies his appetites without stint; one given to indulgence in eating and drinking.

Unrestrained indulgence of the appetites.

The doctrine or practice of consorting with the opposite sex, at pleasure, without marriage.

One who believes in or practices free-love.

An imperfect female calf, twinborn with a male.

Yielding free gold or silver; -- said of certain ores which can be reduced by crushing and amalgamation, without roasting or other chemical treatment. Raymond.

Not perplexed; having a mind free from care. Bacon.

Pertaining to, or advocating, the non-extension of slavery; -- esp. applied to a party which was active during the period 1846-1856. [U.S.] -- Free"soil`er, n. [U.S.] -- Free"-soil`ism, n. [U.S.]

Accustomed to speak without reserve. Bacon. -- Free"-spo`ken-ness, n.