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The first two letters of the Greek word XRISTOS, Christ; -- an abbreviation used with the letters separate or, oftener, in a monogram, often inclosed in a circle, as a symbol or emblem of Christ. It use as an emblem was introduced by Constantine the Great, whence it is known as the Constantinian symbol, or monogram. Se…

To lay open by extending; to open wide; to spread out; to diffuse; as, a flower expands its leaves. Then with expanded wings he steers his flight. Milton.

Anything which causes expansion esp. (Mech.) a tool for stretching open or expanding a tube, etc.

That expands, or may be expanded; extending; spreading; enlarging. Expanding bit, Expanding drill (Mech.), a bit or drill made adjustable for holes of various sizes; one which can be expanded in diameter while boring. -- Expanding pulley (Mach.), a pulley so made, as in sections, that its diameter can be increased or…

That which is expanded or spread out; a wide extent of space or body; especially, the arch of the sky. "The green expanse." Savage. Lights . . . high in the expanse of heaven. Milton. The smooth expanse of crystal lakes. Pope.

The capacity of being expanded; as, the expansibility of air.

Capable of being expanded or spread out widely. Bodies are not expansible in proposition to their weight. Ex*pab"si*ble*ness ,n. -Ex*pan"si*bly ,adv.

Expansible. Ether and alcohol are more expansile than water. Brande & C.

The act of expanding or spreading out; the condition of being expanded; dilation; enlargement.

Having a capacity or tendency to expand or dilate; diffusive; of much expanse; wide-extending; as, the expansive force of heat; the expansive quality of air. A more expansive and generous compassion. Eustace. His forehead was broad and expansive. Prescott. -- Ex*pan"sive*ly, adv. -Ex*pan"sive*ness, n.…

Expanse. [Obs.] "Night's rich expansure."

To range at large, or without restraint. Bids his free soul expatiate in the skies. Pope.

Act of expatiating.

Expansive; diffusive. [R.]

To banish; to drive or force (a person) from his own country; to make an exile of. The expatriated landed interest of France. Burke.

hment; especially, the forsaking of one's own country with a renunciation of allegiance. Expatriation was a heavy ransom to pay for the rights of their minds and souls. Palfrey.

To wait for; to await. [Obs.] Let's in, and there expect their coming. Shak.

That may be expected or looked for. Sir T. Browne.

The act of expecting ; expectation. Milton.

Waiting in expectation; looking for; (Med.)