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Not near; not close to; at a distance from. [Obs.] Davies (Muse's Sacrifice).

One of the nine Muses, daughter of Zeus by Mnemosyne, and patron of astronomy.

mblage of buildings at Rome, near the church of St. Peter, including the pope's palace, a museum, a library, a famous chapel, etc.

rical vein. Shak. Certain discoursing wits which are of the same veins. Bacon. Invoke the Muses, and improve my vein. Waller.

e, or piece, of virtu, an object of art or antiquity; a curiosity, such as those found in museums or private collections. I had thoughts, in my chambers to place it in view, To be shown to my friends as a piece of virtù. Goldsmith.

To excite; to rouse; to move to action; to awaken. Then Homer's and Tyrtæus' martial muse Wakened the world. Roscommon. Venus now wakes, and wakens love. Milton. They introduce Their sacred song, and waken raptures high. Milton.

To move or go on the feet for exercise or amusement; to take one's exercise; to ramble.

ett. -- Walking stick. (a) A stick or staff carried in the hand for hand for support or amusement when walking; a cane. (b) (Zoöl.) A stick insect; -- called also walking straw. See Illust. of Stick insect, under Stick. -- Walking wheel (Mach.), a prime mover consisting of a wheel driven by the weight of men or anima…

r; -- applied especially to certain marbles found near that place, and now in the British Museum.

A story told by a sailor for the amusement of his companions; a story or tale; as, to spin a yarn. [Colloq.]