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  • ADVERBhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/grammar/ADVERB

    ADVERB, Adversum, in Grammar, a particle joined to a verb, adjective, or participle, to explain their manner of acting or suffering; or to mark some circumstance or quality signified by them. See PARTICLE, VERB, etc. The word is formed from the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Grammar

  • ÆACEAhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mix-d-mathematics/chronology/ÆACEA

    ÆACEA, in Antiquity, solemn Feasts and Combats, celebrated in Aegina, in honor of Aeacus; who had been their King, and who, on account of his singular Justice upon Earth, was supposed to have a Commission given him, to be one of the Judges in Hell. See...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Chronology

  • APIARYhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/APIARY

    APIARY, a Bee-House; a Place or Court where Bees are kept. The Word comes from the Latin, apis, a Bee: The Apiary should be screened from high Winds on every side, either naturally or artificially; and well defended from Poultry, &c., whose Dung is...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ASSETShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/religion/law/ASSETS

    ASSETS, in Law,effects sufficient to discharge the burden laid on an executor, or heir, for satisfying the testator’s debts or legacies. See EXECUTOR, HEIR, TESTAMENT, LEGACY, etc. The word is formed of the French assez, enough; in regard whoever...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Law

  • ATTACKhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ATTACK

    ATTACK, an attempt upon any person or thing; or the act of beginning a combat, or dispute. See AGGRESSOR. ATTACK, in the military art, is an attempt or engagement to force a post, a body of troops, or the like. See ASSAULT. We say to begin, to make, to...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • AUMONEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/AUMONE

    AUMONE, or ALMS. See ALMS. Tenure in AUMONE, is where Lands are given to a Religious House, or Church, that some Service may be said for the good of the Donor’s Soul. See TENURE. AUMONE

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • AVENUEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mix-d-mathematics/fortification/AVENUE

    AVENUE, in Fortification, an Opening or Inlet into a Fort, Bastion, or the like Place. See FORT, BASTION, FORTIFICATION, etc. The Word is form’d of the French Avenir, or Advenir, to come to, to arrive at. See ADVENT. AVENUE, in Gardening, is a Walk,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Fortification

  • AXILLAhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/biotechnology/anatomy/AXILLA

    AXILLA, or ARMPIT, in anatomy, the cavity under the upper part of the arm; commonly the armpit. See ARM. The Word is a diminutive of Axis; q.d. little Axis. AXILLA, abscesses in the axilla are usually dangerous, on account of the many blood-vessels,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Anatomy

  • ACIDULEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/natural-history/ACIDULE

    ACIDULE, in Natural History, a species of mineral waters which discover a degree of acidity to the taste. See WATER. Acidules are native waters impregnated with particles of some acid mineral, such as Vitriol, Alum, Nitre, or Salt. See WATER. Sometimes...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Natural History

  • ACONITEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ACONITE

    ACONITE, Aconitum, a plant famous among the Ancients, both in quality of a Poison and a Remedy. See POISON. The ancient Botanists give the name Aconite to several plants of different kinds. One species they called Lycoctonum, Austerit, Wolfsbane, or...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • AUREOLAhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/AUREOLA

    AUREOLA, the Crown of Glory given by Painters and Statuaries to Saints, Martyrs, and Confessors; as a Mark of the Victory which they have obtained. See CROWN. F. Sirmond says, the Custom hereof was borrowed from the Heathens, who used to encompass the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ACTUATEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ACTUATE

    ACTUATE, to bring into action; or put a thing in action.See ACT, and ACTION. Thus, an Agent is said by the Schoolmen to actuate a Power, when it produces an Act in a subject. — And thus the Mind may be said to actuate the Body. ACTUATE

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ADJUDGEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/religion/law/ADJUDGE

    ADJUDGE, in law.—When a determinate sentence is passed in the behalf of anyone, the case is said to be adjudged for him. See SENTENCE. We have various collections of decrees, reports, adjudged cases, etc. See COMMON LAW. ADJUDGE

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Law

  • APYREXYhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/biotechnology/medicine/APYREXY

    APYREXY, in Medicine, the Intermission of a Fever or Ague. See FEVER and AGUE. The Word is formed of the privative Particle α (a), and πῦρ (pyr), Fire or Heat, or πυρετός (pyretos), to be feverish. APYREXY

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Medicine

  • ALCOHOLhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/chymistry/ALCOHOL

    ALCOHOL, or rather Alkool, in Chemistry, an Arabic Term, chiefly understood of the purest Spirit of Wine, raised or rectified by repeated Distillations to its utmost Subtility, and Perfection; so that if Fire be set thereto, it burns wholly away,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Chymistry

  • ALLEGROhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mix-d-mathematics/phonics/ALLEGRO

    ALLEGRO, in Music, a Word used by the Italians to denote one of the six Distinctions of Time. See TIME. Allegro expresses a very quick Motion, the quickest of all excepting Presto. The usual six Distinctions succeed each other in the following Order:...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Phonics - Music

  • ARREARShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ARREARS

    ARREARS, or Arrearages,the Remains of an Account; or a Sum of Money remaining in the Hands of an Accountant. See ACCOUNT and ACCOUNTANT. The Word is also used more generally for a Remainder of Rents, or Monies unpaid at the due Time; whether they be...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ARRETEDhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ARRETED

    ARRETED, Arrectatus,is sometimes used in our ancient Law-Books, for imputed, or laid to; as, No Folly may be arreted to one under Age. ARRETED

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ALUDELShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/chymistry/ALUDELS

    ALUDELS, in Chemistry, Subliming-Pots. Aludels, are a Range of earthen Tubes, or Pots without bottoms; fitted, one over another, and diminishing as they advance towards the Top.—The lowest is adapted to a Pot, placed in the Furnace, wherein the Matter...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Chymistry

  • ALVEOLIhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/biotechnology/anatomy/ALVEOLI

    ALVEOLI, in Anatomy, little Sockets in the Jaws, wherein the Teeth are set. See TEETH, and JAW. The Alveoli are lined with a Membrane of exquisite Sense, which seems to be nervous, and is wrapped about the Roots of each Tooth; from whence, and the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Anatomy
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