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which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox, or at a target.

One who aims, directs, or points.

Without aim or purpose; as, an aimless life. -- Aim"less*ly, adv. -- Aim"less*ness, n.

To applaud. "A glad acclaiming train." Thomson.

One who acclaims.

A large fresh-water food fish of South America.

Clothes; raiment. [Obs.]

The governor of a sanjak or district in Turkey.

See Cayman.

To proclaim. [Obs.] Spenser.

Capable of being claimed.

One who claims; one who asserts a right or title; a claimer.

One who claims; a claimant.

Having no claim.

A claim made by a person as an offset to a claim made on him.

The title of the feudal nobles of Japan.daimyo The daimios, or territorial nobles, resided in Yedo and were divided into four classes. Am. Cyc.

c., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking; as, the students declaim twice a week.

A declaimer. [R.]

One who declaims; an haranguer.

To renounce all claim to deny; ownership of, or responsibility for; to disown; to disavow; to reject. He calls the gods to witness their offense; Disclaims the war, asserts his innocence. Dryden. He disclaims the authority of Jesus. Farmer.