As*tros"co*py (&?;), n. Observation of the stars. [Obs.]

As`tro*the*ol"o*gy (&?;), n. [Astro- + theology.] Theology founded on observation or knowledge of the celestial bodies. Derham.

A*struc"tive (&?;), a. [L. astructus, p. p. of astruere to build up; ad + struere to build.] Building up; constructive; -- opposed to destructive. [Obs.]

A*strut" (&?;), a. & adv. 1. Sticking out, or puffed out; swelling; in a swelling manner. [Archaic]

Inflated and astrut with self-conceit.

Cowper.

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