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A system of universal writing, or a manner of writing that may be understood and used by all nations. Good.

ming, attached to a rifle or other firearm near the breech; -- distinguished from an open sight.

d elliptical shape, but having the sides slightly curved in the form of a letter S. Pleurosigma angulatum has very fine striations, and is a favorite object for testing the high powers of microscopes.

To consign beforehand; to make a previous consignment of.

To design or purpose beforehand; to predetermine. Mitford.

y Sir William Hamilton to define propositions having their quantity indicated by a verbal sign; as, all, none, etc.; -- contrasted with preindesignate, defining propositions of which the quantity is not so indicated.

Having no sign expressive of quantity; indefinite. See Predesignate.

The act of signifying or showing beforehand.

To intimate or signify beforehand; to presage.

Having quick sight or acute discernment; quick to see or to discern. Locke. --Quick"-sight`ed*ness, n.

Resignation. [Obs.] Beau & Fl.

To affix one's signature to, a second time; to sign again.

To assign back or again; to transfer back what has been assigned.

The act of reassigning.

To sign back; to return by a formal act; to yield to another; to surrender; -- said especially of office or emolument. Hence, to give up; to yield; to submit; -- said of the wishes or will, or of something valued; -- also often used reflexively. I here resign my government to thee. Shak. Lament not, Eve, but patiently…

The act of resigning or giving up, as a claim, possession, office, or the like; surrender; as, the resignation of a crown or comission.

to resist or murmur. A firm, yet cautious mind; Sincere, thought prudent; constant, yet resigned. Pope.

With submission.

One to whom anything is resigned, or in whose favor a resignation is made.

One who resigns.