Stomach staggers (Far.), distention of the stomach with food or gas,
resulting in indigestion, frequently in death.
Stag"ger*bush` (?), n. (Bot.) An American shrub (Andromeda Mariana)
having clusters of nodding white flowers. It grows in low, sandy
places, and is said to poison lambs and calves. Gray.
Stag"ger*ing*ly, adv. In a staggering manner.
Stag"ger*wort` (?), n. (Bot.) A kind of ragwort (Senecio Jacobæa).
{ Stag"-horn` co"ral (?), Stag"-horn` fern` (?), etc.} See under Stag.
Stag"-horned` (?), a. (Zoöl.) Having the mandibles large and palmate,
or branched somewhat like the antlers of a stag; -- said of certain
beetles.
Stag"hound` (?), n. (Zoöl.) A large and powerful hound formerly used in
hunting the stag, the wolf, and other large animals. The breed is
nearly extinct.
Sta"ging (?), n. A structure of posts and boards for supporting
workmen, etc., as in building.
2. The business of running stagecoaches; also, the act of journeying in
stagecoaches.
Stag"i*rite (?), n. A native of, or resident in, Stagira, in ancient
Macedonia; especially, Aristotle. [Written also Stagyrite.]
Stag"nan*cy (?), n. State of being stagnant.
Stag"nant (?), a. [L. stagnans, -antis, p. pr. of stagnare. See
Stagnate.] 1. That stagnates; not flowing; not running in a current or
steam; motionless; hence, impure or foul from want of motion; as, a
stagnant lake or pond; stagnant blood in the veins.