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A combining form, with the meaning of self, one's self, one's own, itself, its own.

Acting or moving automatically by means of compressed air.

By means of ocular view, or one's own observation. Sir T. Browne.

ts shape and proportions alone; it is automatically stable if it keeps in steady poise by means of self-operative mechanism.

n the clause commonly found in bills of lading, "primage and average accustomed," average means a kind of composition established by usage for such charges, which were formerly assessed by way of average. Arnould. Abbott. Phillips.

One who works a mine with means provided by another. [Sp. Amer. & Southwestern U. S.]

A species of divination, by means of an ax or hatchet.

To talk incoherently; to utter unmeaning words.

To wound by clandestine detraction; to censure meanly or spitefully (as absent person); to slander or speak evil of (one absent). Spenser.

Destitute of dignity or value; paltry; mean. [Obs.]

ts. -- Ball bearings, a mechanical device for lessening the friction of axle bearings by means of small loose metal balls. -- Ball cartridge, a cartridge containing a ball, as distinguished from a blank cartridge, containing only powder. -- Ball cock, a faucet or valve which is opened or closed by the fall or rise o…

Of or pertaining to the ballista, or to the art of hurling stones or missile weapons by means of an engine.

That which serves as the means of union or connection between persons; a tie. "To join in Hymen's bands." Shak.

sly dyed of a uniform red or dark color, by discharging portions of the color by chemical means, while the rest of the cloth is under pressure. Ure.

Depleted of money; not having the means of meeting pecuniary liabilities; as, a bankrupt treasury.

ation of Bible classes of young men; -- so named in allusion to the Hebrew word Berachah (Meaning blessing) occurring in 2 Chron. xx. 26 and 1 Chron. xii.

A foreigner. [Historical] Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.

An agreement or stipulation; mutual pledge. And whon your honors mean to solemnize The bargain of your faith. Shak.

By means of a barometer, or according to barometric observations.

A building for soldiers, especially when in garrison. Commonly in the pl., originally meaning temporary huts, but now usually applied to a permanent structure or set of buildings. He lodged in a miserable hut or barrack, composed of dry branches and thatched with straw. Gibbon.