Webster's Dictionary 1913

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Earthlight

Earth″light′ (?), n.(Astron.) The sunlight reflected from the earth to the moon, by which we see faintly, when the moon is near the sun (either before or after new moon), that p...

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Earthliness

Earth″li‐ness (?), n. The quality or state of being earthly; worldliness; grossness; perishableness.

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Earthling

Earth″ling (?), n. [Earth + -ling.] An inhabitant of the earth; a mortal.Earthlings oft her deemed a deity. Drummond.

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Earthly

Earth″ly, a. 1. Pertaining to the earth; belonging to this world, or to man's existence on the earth; not heavenly or spiritual; carnal; worldly; as, earthly joys; earthly flowe...

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Earthly (2)

Earth″ly, adv. In the manner of the earth or its people; worldly.Took counsel from his guiding eyesTo make this wisdom earthly wise. Emerson.

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Earthly-minded

Earth″ly–mind′ed (?), a. Having a mind devoted to earthly things; worldly-minded; — opposed to spiritual-minded. — Earth″ly–mind′ed‐ness, n.

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Earthmad

Earth″mad′ (?), n. [Earth + mad an earthworm.] (Zoöl.) The earthworm.The earthmads and all the sorts of worms... are without eyes. Holland.

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Earthnut

Earth″nut′ (?), n.(Bot.) A name given to various roots, tubers, or pods grown under or on the ground; as to: (a) The esculent tubers of the umbelliferous plants Bunium flexuosum...

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Earthpea

Earth″pea′ (?), n.(Bot.) A species of pea (Amphicarpæa monoica). It is a climbing leguminous plant, with hairy underground pods.

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Earthquake

Earth″quake′ (?), n. A shaking, trembling, or concussion of the earth, due to subterranean causes, often accompanied by a rumbling noise. The wave of shock sometimes traverses h...

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Earthquake (2)

Earth″quake′, a. Like, or characteristic of, an earthquake; loud; startling.The earthquake voice of victory. Byron.

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Earthquave

Earth″quave′ (?), n. An earthquake.

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Earthshock

Earth″shock′ (?), n. An earthquake.

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Earthstar

Earth″star′ (?), n.(Bot.) A curious fungus of the genus Geaster, in which the outer coating splits into the shape of a star, and the inner one forms a ball containing the dustli...

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Earthward

{ Earth″ward (?), Earth″wards (�), } adv. Toward the earth; — opposed to heavenward or skyward.

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Earthwork

Earth″work′ (?), n. 1. (Mil.) Any construction, whether a temporary breastwork or permanent fortification, for attack or defense, the material of which is chiefly earth.2. (Engi...

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Earthworm

Earth″worm′ (?), n. 1. (Zoöl.) Any worm of the genus Lumbricus and allied genera, found in damp soil. One of the largest and most abundant species in Europe and America is L. te...

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Earthy

Earth″y (?), a. 1. Consisting of, or resembling, earth; terrene; earthlike; as, earthy matter.How pale she looks,And of an earthy cold! Shak.All over earthy, like a piece of ear...

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Earwax

Ear″wax′ (?), n.(Anat.) See Cerumen.

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Earwig

Ear″wig′ (?), n. [AS. eárwicga; eáre ear + wicga beetle, worm: cf. Prov. E. erri-wiggle.] 1. (Zoöl.) Any insect of the genus Forticula and related genera, belonging to the order...

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Earwig (2)

Ear″wig′ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Earwigged (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Earwigging (?).] To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk. “No longer was ...

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Earwitness

Ear″wit′ness (?), n. A witness by means of his ears; one who is within hearing and does hear; a hearer. Fuller.

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Ease

Ease (?), n. [OE. ese, eise, F. aise; akin to Pr. ais, aise, OIt. asio, It. agio; of uncertain origin; cf. L. ansa handle, occasion, opportunity. Cf. Agio, Disease.] 1. Satisfac...

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Ease (2)

Ease (ēz), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p.Eased (ēzd); p. pr. & vb. n.Easing.] [OE. esen, eisen, OF. aisier. See Ease, n.] 1. To free from anything that pains, disquiets, or oppresses;...

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Easeful

Ease″ful (?), a. Full of ease; suitable for affording ease or rest; quiet; comfortable; restful. Shak. — Ease″ful‐ly, adv. — Ease″ful‐ness, n.

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Easel

Ea″sel (?), n. [D. ezel ass, donkey, hence, easel, or G. esel; akin to E. ass. See Ass.] A frame (commonly) of wood serving to hold a canvas upright, or nearly upright, for the ...

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Easeless

Ease″less (?), a. Without ease. Donne.