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An American Dictionary of the English Language
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Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Jär'vel, v. t. p. 724See JARBLE.Jā′sey, n. p. 724A wig; also a head of bushy hair;— so called, perhaps, from being made of, or resembling, Jersey yarn, the name being formed by corruption of Jersey.Jăs'hawk, n. p. 724A young hawk. Booth.Jăs'mine or Jäs'mine, n. p. 724(Bot.) A climbing plant of the genus Jasminum, bearing flowers of a peculiarly fragrant odor. The J. officinale is common in the south of Europe, and bears white flowers. The Arabian jasmine is J.…Jăsp, n. p. 724Jasper. [Obs.] Spenser.Jäs'pa-chāte, n. p. 724Agate jasper. [Obs.]Jăs'per, n. p. 724(Min.) An opaque, impure variety of quartz, of red, yellow, and other dull colors, breaking with a smooth surface. It admits of a high polish, and is used for vases, seals, snuff-boxes, &c. When the…Jäs'per-ā'ted, a. p. 724Mixed with jasper; containing particles of jasper; as, jasperated agate.Jäs'per-y, a. p. 724Of the nature of jasper; mixed with jasper.Jas-pid'e-an or Jas-pid'e-ous, a. p. 724Like jasper; consisting of jasper, or partaking of jasper.Jäs'poid, a. p. 724Resembling jasper.Jăsp-ŏn'yx, n. p. 724(Min.) The purest horn-colored onyx, with beautiful green jaspery zones, composed of genuine matter of the finest jaspers. [Obs.] Dana.Jā-trŏ'phă, n. p. 724(Bot.) A genus of plants, one species of which, J. manihot, affords the cassava and tapioca of commerce.Ja-trŏph'ic, a. p. 724(Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, the seeds of plants of the genus Jatropha; as, jatrophic acid.Jäum, n. p. 724The same as JAMB, q. v.Jäunce, v. i. p. 724To jolt or shake; to jounce. [Obs.] Shak.Jäun'dice, n. p. 724(Med.) A disease, in its most common form characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine, whiteness of the discharges from the intestines, uneasiness, referred to the region of the stomach…Jäun'di'cèd, a. p. 724Affected with the jaundice. 2. Prejudiced; seeing with discolored organs.Jäunt, v. i. p. 724To ramble here and there; to make an excursion; to stroll.Jăunt, n. p. 724An excursion; a ramble; a short journey. Syn.—Trip; tour; excursion; ramble.Jäun'ti-ly, adv. p. 724In a jaunty manner. W. Scott.Jäun'ti-ness, n. p. 724The quality of being jaunty; showiness; airiness. “That jauntiness of air I was once master of.” Addison.Jäun'ty, a. p. 724Airy; showy; fluttering; finical; hence, characterized by an affected or fantastical manner. [Written also jaunty.]Jäun'ty-eär, n. p. 724See JAUNTING-CAR.Jäunt'ing-eâr, n. p. 724A kind of omnibus or public carriage used in Ireland, in which the passengers ride sidewise, sitting back to back, with their feet reaching nearly to the ground. [Written also jaunty-car.] Thackeray.Jā'van-ēse', a. p. 724(Geog.) Of, or pertaining to, Java, or to the inhabitants of Java.Jā'van-ēse', n. p. 724A native or inhabitant of Java; in the plural, the people of Java.Jăv'el, v. t. p. 724To wet or bemire.Jā'v'el, n. p. 725A wandering or dirty fellow. [Obs.] Spenser.Jăve'lin, n. p. 725A sort of spear about five feet and a half long, the shaft of which was of wood, but pointed with steel, anciently used by horse or foot.Jaw, n. p. 725The bone of the mouth in which the teeth are fixed; hence, also, the bone with its teeth and covering; in the plural, the mouth. 2. Scolding; wrangling; abusive clamor. [Low.] 3. Any thing resembling…Jaw, v. i. p. 725To scold; to clamor. [Low.]Jaw, v. t. p. 725To abuse by scolding. [Low.]Jaw'-bōne, n. p. 725The bone of the jaw, containing the teeth. Skelton.Jawed, a. p. 725Denoting the appearance of the jaws. 2. Having jaws; — chiefly used in composition; as, lantern-jawed.Jaw'-fall, n. p. 725Depression of the jaw; hence, depression of spirits. M. Griffith.Jaw'-făllen, a. p. 725Depressed in spirits; dejected.Jâwn, v. i. p. 725To yawn. [Obs.] See YAWN.Jaw'-tooth, n. p. 725A tooth belonging to the back part of the jaw; a grinder or molar.Jaw'-wedge, n. p. 725A wedge to tighten the axle-box in an axle-guard.Jaw'y, a. p. 725Relating to the jaws.Jāy, n. p. 725(Ornith.) A rather showy bird (Garrulus [or Corvus] glandarius), common in Europe, of red-brown color above, and a faint yellow below, and having a low, erectile crest of feathers. Blue Jay (Garrulus…Jay'et, n. p. 725See JET.Jā'zēl, n. p. 725A gem of an azure-blue color. [Obs.]Jāz'er-ant, n. p. 725A frock of twisted or linked mail, without sleeves, somewhat lighter than the hauberk.Jeal'ous, a. p. 725Filled with anxious apprehension; uneasily vigilant; suspicious. 2. Suspiciously vigilant; anxiously careful and concerned for any thing; solicitous in a matter affecting character or honor. I have…Jĕal'ous-hŏod, n. p. 725The state of being jealous; jealousy. [Obs.] Shak.Jēal'ous-ly, adv. p. 725With jealousy or suspicion; emulously; with suspicious fear, vigilance, or caution.Jĕal'ous-ness, n. p. 725The state of being jealous; suspicion; suspicious vigilance.Jĕal'ous-y, n. p. 725The quality of being jealous; suspicious fear or apprehension; suspicious caution or vigilance; earnest concern or solicitude; painful apprehension of rivalry in cases nearly affecting one's…Jeān, n. p. 725A twilled cotton cloth. Satin jean, a kind of jean woven smooth and glossy, after the manner of satin.Jēars, n. pl. p. 725(Naut.) An assemblage of tackles, by which the lower yards of a ship are hoisted or lowered. [Written also gears and jeers.] See GEAR.Jēat, n. p. 725A fossil of a fine black color. [Obs.] See JET.Jee, v. t. & i. p. 725See GEE.Jeel, n. p. 725A morass; a shallow lake;—so called in India.Jeer, v. i. p. 725To utter severe, sarcastic reflections; to use scoffing or derision; to flout; to make a mock of some thing or person; as, to jeer at one in sport. Syn.—To sneer; scoff; deride; flout; gibe; mock.Jeer, v. t. p. 725To treat with scoffs or derision.Jeer, n. p. 725A railing remark or reflection; a scoff; taunt; biting jest; flout; jibe; mockery. Midas, exposed to all their jeers, Had lost his art, and kept his ears. Swift.Jeer'er, n. p. 725A scoffer; a railer; a scorner; a mocker.Jeer'ing-ly, adv. p. 725With raillery; scornfully; contemptuously; in mockery. Derham.