Gen`eth*li"a*cal (?), a. Genethliac.
Ge*neth"li*acs (?), n. The science of calculating nativities, or
predicting the future events of life from the stars which preside at
birth. Johnson.
Ge*neth`li*al"o*gy (?), n. [Gr. geneqlhalogi`a astrology; gene`qlh
birth + lo`gos discourse.] Divination as to the destinies of one newly
born; the act or art of casting nativities; astrology.
Ge*neth`li*at"ic (?), n. One who calculates nativities. Sir W.
Drummond.
Ge*net"ic (j*nt"k), a. Same as Genetical.
Ge*net"ic*al (-*kal), a. [See Genesis.] Pertaining to, concerned with,
or determined by, the genesis of anything, or its natural mode of
production or development.
This historical, genetical method of viewing prior systems of
philosophy.
Hare.
Ge*net"ic*al*ly, adv. In a genetical manner.
Ge*ne"va (?), n. The chief city of Switzerland.
Geneva Bible, a translation of the Bible into English, made and
published by English refugees in Geneva (Geneva, 1560; London, 1576).
It was the first English Bible printed in Roman type instead of the
ancient black letter, the first which recognized the division into
verses, and the first which omitted the Apocrypha. In form it was a
small quarto, and soon superseded the large folio of Cranmer's
translation. Called also Genevan Bible. -- Geneva convention (Mil.), an
agreement made by representatives of the great continental powers at
Geneva and signed in 1864, establishing new and more humane regulation
regarding the treatment of the sick and wounded and the status of those
who minister to them in war. Ambulances and military hospitals are made
neutral, and this condition affects physicians, chaplains, nurses, and
the ambulance corps. Great Britain signed the convention in 1865. --
Geneva cross (Mil.), a red Greek cross on a white ground; -- the flag
and badge adopted in the Geneva convention.
Ge*ne"va (?), n. [F. geniËvre juniper, juniper berry, gin, OF. geneivre
juniper, fr. L. juniperus the juniper tree: cf. D. jenever, fr. F.
geniËvre. See Juniper, and cf. Gin a liquor.] A strongly alcoholic
liquor, flavored with juniper berries; -- made in Holland; Holland gin;
Hollands.
Ge*ne"van (?), a. Of or pertaining to Geneva, in Switzerland; Genevese.
Ge*ne"van, n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Geneva.