Webster's Dictionary 1828

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FIELDFARE

FIE'LDFARE, noun [field and fare, wandering in the field.]A bird of the genus Turdus or thrush, about ten inches in length, the head ash-colored, the back and greater coverts of...

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FIELDMOUSE

FIE'LDMOUSE, noun A species of mouse that lives in the field, burrowing in banks, etc.

813

FIELDROOM

FIE'LDROOM, noun Open space. [Not in use.]

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FIELDY

FIE'LDY, adjective Open like a field. [Not in use.]

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FIEND

FIEND, noun [See Feud, contention.]An enemy in the worst sense; an implacable or malicious foe; the devil; an infernal being.O woman! woman! when to ill thy mind is bent, all he...

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FIENDFUL

FIE'NDFUL, adjective Full of evil or malignant practices.

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FIENDLIKE

FIE'NDLIKE, adjective Resembling a field; maliciously wicked; diabolical.

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FIERCE

FIERCE, noun fers. [Latin ferus, ferox, the primary sense of which is wild, running, rushing.]1. Vehement; violent; furious; rushing; impetuous; as a fierce wind.2. Savage; rave...

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FIERCE-MINDED

FIERCE-MINDED, adjective Vehement; of a furious temper.

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FIERCELY

FIERCELY, adverb fers'ly.1. Violently; furiously; with rage; as, both sides fiercely fought.2. With a wild aspect; as, to look fiercely

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FIERCENESS

FIERCENESS, noun fers'ness.1. Ferocity; savageness.The defect of heat which gives fierceness to our natures.2. Eagerness for blood; fury; as the fierceness of a lion or bear.3. ...

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FIERINESS

FI'ERINESS, noun [See Fiery, Fire.]1. The quality of being fiery; hear; acrimony; the quality of a substance that excites a sensation of heat.2. Heat of temper; irritability; as...

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FIERY

FI'ERY, adjective [from fire.]1. Consisting of fire; as the fiery gulf of Etna.And fiery billows roll below.2. Hot like fire; as a fiery heart.3. Vehement; ardent; very active; ...

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FIFE

FIFE, noun [Latin pipio, to pip or peep, as a chicken. The word may have received its name from a hollow stalk, or from its sound.]A small pipe, used as a wind instrument, chief...

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FIFER

FI'FER, noun One who plays on a fife.

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FIFTEEN

FIFTEE'N, adjective Five and ten.

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FIFTEENTH

FIFTEE'NTH, adjective1. The ordinal of fifteen; the fifth after the tenth.2. Containing one part in fifteen.FIFTEE'NTH, noun A fifteenth part.

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FIFTH

FIFTH, adjective [See Five.]1. The ordinal of five; the next to the fourth.2. Elliptically, a fifth part; or the word may be considered as a noun, as to give a fifth or two fift...

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FIFTHLY

FIFTH'LY, adverb In the fifth place.

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FIFTIETH

FIF'TIETH, adjectiveThe ordinal of fifty; as the fiftieth part of a foot. This may be used elliptically, as a fiftieth of his goods, part being understood; or in this case, the ...

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FIFTY

FIF'TY, adjectiveFive tens; five times ten; as fifty men. It may be used as a noun in the plural.And they sat down by fifties. Mark 6:1.

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FIG

FIG, noun [Latin ficus; Heb.]1. The fruit of the fig tree, which is of a round or oblong shape, and a dark purplish color, with a pulp of a sweet taste. But the varieties are nu...

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FIG-MARIGOLD

FIG-MAR'IGOLD, noun The Mesembryanthemum, a succulent plant, resembling houseleek; the leaves grow opposite by pairs.

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FIG-PECKER

FIG'-PECKER, noun [Latin ficedula.] A bird.

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FIG-TREE

FIG'-TREE, noun A tree of the genus Ficus, growing in warm climates. The receptacle is common, turbinated, carnous and connivent, inclosing the florets either in the same or in ...

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FIGHT

FIGHT, verb intransitive1. To strive or contend for victory, in battle or in single combat; to attempt to defeat, subdue or destroy an enemy, either by blows or weapons; to cont...

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FIGHTER

FIGHTER, noun One that fights; a combatant; a warrior.