~Maybe~, _ad._ Perhaps, possibly, haply, PERADVENTURE, it may be, as
luck may have it.
~May-beetle~, Cockchafer, dor, dor-bug, tree-beetle, dor-beetle,
dummador.
~May-bug~, Cockchafer, dor, dor-bug, tree-beetle, dor-beetle, dummador.
~May-flower~, _n._ ~1.~ [_England._] Hawthorn, whitethorn.
~2.~ [_New England._] Trailing arbutus (_Epigæa repens_).
~Mayhap~, _ad._ Perchance, perhaps, it may be, probably, BELIKE, it
may happen.
~May-lily~, _n._ Lily of the valley (_Convallaria majalis_).
~Maze~, _n._ ~1.~ Labyrinth, meander, winding course.
~2.~ Intricacy, perplexity, bewilderment, embarrassment, uncertainty.
~Mazy~, _a._ Labyrinthian, confused.
~Mead~, _n._ ~1.~ Metheglin.
~2.~ [_Poetical._] Meadow.
~Meadow~, _n._ MEAD, lea, grass land, sward land.
~Meagre~, _a._ [Written also _Meager_.] ~1.~ Lean, thin, emaciated,
spare, poor, lank, gaunt, skinny, fallen away.
~2.~ Tame, feeble, jejune, vapid, bald, barren, dull, prosing, prosy.
~Meal~, _n._ ~1.~ Repast, COLLATION.
~2.~ Flour, grain in powder.
~Mealy~, _a._ Farinaceous.
~Mealy-mouthed~, _a._ Over-cautious in speech, averse to telling the
whole truth, inclined to mince matters, not plain-spoken.
~Mean~, _a._ ~1.~ Middle, medium, average.
~2.~ Intermediate, intervening, coming between.
~3.~ Ignoble, plebeian, untitled, low, base-born, ordinary, common,
vulgar, coarse, homespun.
~4.~ Base, abject, grovelling, vile, contemptible, despicable,
servile, beggarly, sneaking, dirty, scurvy, shabby, sorry,
disingenuous, unfair, rascally, pitiful, base-minded, low-minded,
dishonorable.
~5.~ Sordid, penurious, miserly, stingy, niggardly, illiberal,
ungenerous, selfish, narrow, mercenary, narrow-minded.
~6.~ Small, little, paltry, insignificant, diminutive, petty, poor,
wretched.
~Mean~, _n._ ~1.~ Medium, mediocrity, middle state, middle course.
~2.~ Instrument, method, mode, way, means.
~Mean~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Intend, purpose, design, have in view.
~2.~ Signify, indicate, imply, denote, purport, import, express.
~Mean~, _v. n._ Intend, purpose, design, have in view, propose to
one's self.
~Meander~, _n._ Labyrinth, maze, winding course.
~Meander~, _v. n._ Wind, be tortuous, run in a serpentine course.
~Meandering~, _a._ Winding, serpentine, tortuous.
~Meaning~, _n._ ~1.~ Intention, intent, purpose, design, aim, object.
~2.~ Signification, sense, acceptation, explanation, interpretation.
~3.~ Import, purport, significance.
~Meanness~, _n._ ~1.~ Smallness, littleness, scantiness, slenderness,
lowness, poverty, meagreness, poorness.
~2.~ Abjectness, vileness, baseness, contemptibleness, abasement,
despicableness.
~3.~ Illiberality, ungenerousness, sordidness, penuriousness.
~Means~, _n. sing. & pl._ ~1.~ Instrument, method, mode, way.
~2.~ Resource, appliance, expedient, shift, step, measure.
~3.~ Revenue, income, resources, the wherewithal, ways and means.
~Mean-spirited~, _a._ Base, low, beggarly, vile, grovelling, pitiful,
despicable, abject, low-minded, base-minded.
~Meantime~, _ad._ In the mean time, in the interim.
~Meanwhile~, _ad._ In the mean time, in the interim.
~Measles~, _n. pl._ Rubeola.
~Measurable~, _a._ ~1.~ Mensurable.
~2.~ Moderate, temperate.
~Measure~, _n._ ~1.~ Standard (_of size or of quantity_).
~2.~ Rule, gauge.
~3.~ Degree, extent.
~4.~ Metre.
~Measure~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Mete.
~2.~ Estimate, appraise, judge of.
~3.~ Adjust, proportion, gauge.
~4.~ Distribute, allot, apportion, mete out.
~Measureless~, _a._ Immeasurable, unlimited, immense.
~Measurement~, _n._ Mensuration.
~Meat~, _n._ ~1.~ Food, aliment, nutriment, sustenance, nourishment,
provision, victuals, viands, diet, regimen, cheer, pabulum,
subsistence, rations, feed, fare, PROVENDER, FODDER, PROG.
~2.~ Flesh (_for food_).
~Meat-pie~, _n._ ~1.~ Mince-pie.
~2.~ Pasty
~Mechanic~, _n._ Artisan, craftsman, handicraftsman, operative,
workman, hand, ARTIFICER.
~Mechanical~, _a._ Involuntary, blind, automatic.
~Mechanism~, _n._ ~1.~ Mechanical action, mechanical agency.
~2.~ Machinery.
~Meddle~, _v. n._ Interfere, intermeddle, take part (_officiously_).
~Meddler~, _n._ Intermeddler, busybody.
~Meddlesome~, _a._ Interfering, intermeddling, pragmatical, officious.
~Meddling~, _a._ Interfering, intermeddling, pragmatical, officious.
~Medial~, _a._ Mean, average.
~Median~, _a._ Middle.
~Mediate~, _v. n._ Interpose, intercede, arbitrate.
~Mediation~, _n._ Interposition, intervention, arbitration.
~Mediator~, _n._ ~1.~ Intercessor.
~2.~ CHRIST, Jesus, the Messiah.
~Medical~, _a._ ~1.~ Of medicine, of the healing art.
~2.~ Medicinal, healing, curative.
~Medicament~, _n._ Remedy, medicine, healing application.
~Medicate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Tincture or impregnate with something
medicinal.
~2.~ Heal, cure, treat with medicine.
~Medicinal~, _a._ Healing, curative, medical.
~Medicine~, _n._ ~1.~ Drug, physic, medicament, remedy, NOSTRUM.
~2.~ Healing art.
~Mediocrity~, _n._ ~1.~ Inferiority, moderate degree, middle state.
~2.~ Average, average standard, medial standard.
~Meditate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Plan, contrive, devise, scheme, concoct,
intend, purpose, COMPASS.
~2.~ Contemplate, study, chew, ruminate, think on, reflect upon,
revolve in the mind, turn over in the mind, dwell intently upon, chew
the cud upon.
~Meditate~, _v. n._ Muse, ponder, think, reflect, rack, beat or cudgel
one's brains, collect one's thoughts, advise with one's pillow.
~Meditation~, _n._ Contemplation, reflection, study, musing,
pondering, deep thought, close attention.
~Mediterranean~, _a._ Midland.
~Medium~, _n._ ~1.~ Intervening substance.
~2.~ Means, instrumentality.
~3.~ Mean average, mean proportion.
~4.~ (_Painting._) Menstruum.
~5.~ (_Logic._) Middle term.
~Medley~, _n._ Mixture, miscellany, jumble, farrago, hotch-potch,
hodge-podge, salmagundi, gallimaufry, mish-mash, pot-pourri, olio,
MÉLANGE, confused mass.
~Meeching~, _n._ Sneaking, skulking, base, creeping, cowardly, vile,
mean, contemptible.
~Meed~, _n._ Reward, recompense, remuneration.
~Meek~, _a._ Humble, lowly, submissive, mild, soft, gentle, modest,
demure.
~Meekness~, _n._ Humbleness, humility, lowliness, lowness, demureness,
condescension, self-abasement, gentleness, modesty, submission,
submissiveness, mildness.
~Meerschaum~, _n._ (_Min._) ~1.~ Magnesite, sea-foam, hydrous silicate
of magnesia.
~2.~ Turkish pipe.
~Meet~, _a._ Fit, proper, fitting, befitting, suitable, suited,
adapted, appropriate, congenial.
~Meet~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Come together (_from opposite directions_).
~2.~ Confront, encounter, come up to face to face.
~3.~ Find, meet with, light on, fall upon, fall in with, happen upon.
~4.~ Fulfil, comply with.
~Meet~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Encounter one another.
~2.~ Unite, join, converge, come in contact.
~3.~ Assemble, congregate, muster, collect, come together, flock
together, meet together.
~Meet with~, ~1.~ Find, meet, light on, fall upon, fall in with,
happen upon.
~2.~ Suffer, be subjected to.
~Meeting~, _n._ ~1.~ Interview, encounter.
~2.~ Assembly, assemblage, congregation, concourse, gathering,
company, collection of people.
~Meeting-house~, _n._ Church, temple, house of worship, house of God.
~Megrims~, _n. pl._ Dejection, MELANCHOLY.
~Melancholy~, _n._ Dejection, depression, gloominess, sadness, gloom,
despondency, hypochondria, blues, blue devils, dumps, megrims, vapors,
low spirits, depression of spirits.
~Melancholy~, _a._ Dejected, dispirited, depressed, sad, sorrowful,
LACKADAISICAL, atrabillous, gloomy, hypochondriac, BLUE, dumpish,
mopish, glum, downcast, desponding, down-hearted, chap-fallen, crest-
fallen, hypped, low-spirited, cast down, in the dumps, with a long
face, down in the mouth, out of sorts.
~Mélange~, _n._ [Fr.] Mixture, medley, farrago, jumble, hodge-podge,
hotch-potch, salmagundi, olio, OLLA PODRIDA, pot-pourri, gallimaufry,
mish-mash, confused mass.
~Mélée~, _n._ [Fr.] Fight (_of combatants confusedly mixed_), affray,
contest, row, fray, broil, brawl, RUMPUS.
~Meliorate~, _v. a._ Improve, better, mend, amend, emend, ameliorate,
make better.
~Melioration~, _n._ Improvement, amendment, emendation, amelioration.
~Mellifluence~, _n._ Smoothness, softness, mellowness, sweetness,
sweet flow.
~Mellifluent~, _a._ Smooth, soft, mellow, euphonious, euphonic, sweet,
silver-toned, sweetly flowing.
~Mellifluous~, _a._ Smooth, soft, mellow, euphonious, euphonic, sweet,
silver-toned, sweetly flowing.
~Mellite~, _n._ Honey-stone.
~Mellow~, _a._ ~1.~ Ripe, mature.
~2.~ Soft, mellifluous, smooth, silver-toned, sweetly flowing.
~3.~ Perfected, well prepared.
~4.~ DRUNK, tipsy, fuddled, disguised, half seas over.
~Mellow~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Ripen, mature.
~2.~ Perfect, bring to perfection.
~Melodious~, _a._ Musical, tuneful, sweet, dulcet, ariose.
~Melody~, _n._ ~1.~ Pleasing succession of sounds (as distinguished
from _harmony_ or the _concord_ of sounds), sweetness of sound.
~2.~ Song, descant, tune.
~Melt~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Liquefy (_by heat_), fuse.
~2.~ Soften, make gentle, make susceptible.
~Melt~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Dissolve, become liquid.
~2.~ Be softened, be made gentle.
~Member~, _n._ ~1.~ Limb.
~2.~ Part, portion, constituent, component part, subordinate part.
~3.~ Head, clause, branch.
~Membership~, _n._ ~1.~ Being a member.
~2.~ Society, association, members, body of members.
~Memento~, _n._ Memorial, remembrancer, souvenir.
~Memoir~, _n._ ~1.~ Personal narrative, familiar biography.
~2.~ Record, register, journal, written account.
~Memorable~, _a._ Signal, notable, remarkable, extraordinary.
~Memorandum~, _n._ Note, minute.
~Memorial~, _n._ Monument, commemorative record.
~Memorial~, _a._ Commemorative.
~Memoria technica~, [L.] Mnemonics.
~Memoriter~, _a._ From memory, by heart.
~Memorize~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Learn, learn by heart, commit to memory.
~2.~ Cause to be remembered, hand down to memory by records.
~Memory~, _n._ ~1.~ Recollection, remembrance, reminiscence.
~2.~ Memorial, commemorative record.
~3.~ Fame, renown, reputation, celebrity.
~Menace~, _v. a._ Threaten, denounce, defy.
~Menace~, _n._ Threat, threatening, denunciation.
~Mend~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Repair, refit, retouch, patch up, touch up.
~2.~ Improve, ameliorate, meliorate, correct, rectify, reform, amend,
emend, make better.
~Mend~, _v. n._ Improve, amend, become better.
~Mendacious~, _a._ False, lying, deceitful, fallacious.
~Mendacity~, _n._ ~1.~ Disposition to lie, habit of lying.
~2.~ Falsehood, deceit, duplicity, artifice, trickery.
~Mendicancy~, _n._ Beggary, mendicity.
~Mendicant~, _n._ Beggar, pauper, starveling, poor or indigent person.
~Mendicity~, _n._ Beggary, mendicancy.
~Menhaden~, _n._ [Sometimes written _Manhaden_.] Hardhead, pauhaugen,
moss-bunker.
~Menial~, _a._ Servile, slavish, low, mean, base, abject, vile, sorry.
~Menial~, _n._ Servant, domestic, waiter, lackey, underling, flunkey,
understrapper, valet, footman, slave, Helot, serf, bondsman.
~Meniver~, _n._ [Written also _Miniver_.] Ermine, stoat.
~Menses~, _n. pl._ Catamenia, monthly courses, menstrual discharges,
menstrual flux.
~Menstrual~, _a._ ~1.~ Monthly.
~2.~ Catamenial.
~Menstruum~, _n._ Solvent, medium.
~Mensurable~, _a._ Measurable.
~Mensuration~, _n._ ~1.~ Measuring, measurement.
~2.~ Surveying, survey.
~Mental~, _a._ Intellectual, spiritual, rational, ideal, subjective,
psychological, metaphysical.
~Mention~, _n._ [Used chiefly in the phrase _make mention of_.]
Cursory reference or allusion.
~Mention~, _v. a._ Declare, name, tell, state, communicate, impart,
report, cite, speak of, make known, make mention of, allude to, refer
to.
~Mentor~, _n._ Counsellor, adviser, monitor, guide, instructor.
~Mephitic~, _a._ Fetid, foul, noisome, noxious, poisonous,
pestilential, baleful.
~Mephitical~, _a._ Fetid, foul, noisome, noxious, poisonous,
pestilential, baleful.
~Mephitic air~, Carbonic-acid, carbonic-acid gas, CHOKE-DAMP, foul air.
~Mephitis~, _n._ (_Chem._) Noxious exhalation.
~Mephitism~, _n._ (_Chem._) Noxious exhalation.
~Mercantile~, _a._ COMMERCIAL, trading, engaged in commerce.
~Mercenary~, _a._ ~1.~ Venal, hired, hireling.
~2.~ Sordid, avaricious, covetous, penurious, parsimonious, stingy,
miserly, niggardly, mean, selfish, close, close-fisted.
~Mercenary~, _n._ Hireling.
~Merchandise~, _n._ Commodities, goods, wares.
~Merchant~, _n._ Trader (_particularly a wholesale trader_), tradesman.
~Merchantable~, _a._ ~1.~ Marketable, of the ordinary quality.
~2.~ Salable, vendible, that may be sold.
~Merciful~, _a._ Gracious, kind, compassionate, tender, benignant,
lenient, mild, gentle, pitiful, tender-hearted.
~Merciless~, _a._ Pitiless, cruel, unfeeling, unmerciful,
uncompassionate, inexorable, unrelenting, relentless, fell.
~Mercurial~, _a._ ~1.~ Sprightly, active, spirited, quick, lively,
prompt, nimble.
~2.~ Of mercury or quicksilver.
~Mercury~, _n._ Quicksilver.
~Mercy~, _n._ Clemency, lenity, lenience, leniency, compassion, pity,
tenderness, kindness, mildness, gentleness.
~Mercy-seat~, _n._ Propitiatory.
~Mere~, _a._ Bare, simple, nothing else but.
~Mere~, _n._ Pool, lake.
~Merely~, _ad._ Simply, purely, only, solely, barely.
~Meretricious~, _a._ ~1.~ Of harlots.
~2.~ Libidinous, lustful.
~3.~ Deceitful (_by false show_), spurious, false, sham, make-believe,
not genuine.
~Merge~, _v. a._ Immerse, immerge, submerge, sink, plunge, dip.
~Merge~, _v. n._ Be lost, be swallowed up.
~Meridian~, _n._ ~1.~ Noon, noontide, mid-day, twelve o'clock.
~2.~ Summit, culmination.
~Meridional~, _a._ Mid-day.
~Merit~, _n._ ~1.~ Desert, worth, worthiness, excellence, credit.
~2.~ Claim, right.
~Merit~, _v. a._ Deserve, have a right to, be entitled to.
~Meritorious~, _a._ Deserving, worthy, good, excellent.
~Merling~, _n._ Whiting (_Gadus merlangus_).
~Merriment~, _n._ Mirth, jollity, gayety, hilarity, joviality,
sportiveness, jocularity, liveliness.
~Merry~, _a._ Mirthful, jovial, gleeful, gay, hilarious, sportive,
jocund, joyous, facetious, lively, jolly, buxom, frolicsome, blithe,
blithesome, airy, gladsome, vivacious, debonair, wanton, light-hearted.
~Merry-Andrew~, _n._ Buffoon, zany, harlequin, scaramouch, fool,
mountebank, jester, droll, PUNCH, jack-pudding, pickle-herring.
~Merry-making~, _n._ Festival, convivial entertainment.
~Merry-thought~, _n._ Wish-bone.
~Mesh~, _n._ Interstice (_of a net_).
~Meshy~, _a._ Reticulated, decussated.
~Mesmerism~, _n._ Animal magnetism.
~Mess~, _n._ ~1.~ Dish.
~2.~ Set (_who eat together_), company.
~3.~ Medley, mixture, miscellany, farrago, hotch-potch, hodge-podge,
jumble, salmagundi, mish-mash, olio, OLLA PODRIDA, confused mass,
MÉLANGE.
~Mess~, _v. n._ Eat in company, take meals at the same table.
~Messenger~, _n._ ~1.~ Emissary, express, courier.
~2.~ Harbinger, forerunner, herald.
~Messieurs~, _n. pl._ [Fr.] [Abbreviated _Messrs._] Sirs, gentlemen.
~Metamorphic rocks~, Stratified primary rocks.
~Metamorphose~, _v. a._ Transform, transmute, transfigure, change the
form of.
~Metamorphosis~, _n._ Transformation, transmutation, transfiguration,
change of form.
~Metaphor~, _n._ Similitude (_without the signs of comparison_),
simile (_expressed in a word_).
~Metaphoric~, _a._ Figurative.
~Metaphorical~, _a._ Figurative.
~Metaphysical~, _a._ Mental, intellectual, psychological.
~Metaphysics~, _n._ Psychology, pneumatology, mental philosophy,
philosophy of the mind, mental science.
~Mete~, _v. a._ Measure.
~Mete~, _n._ Measure, bound, limit, term, boundary, terminus, butt.
~Meteorolite~, _n._ Aerolite, meteoric stone.
~Meter~, _n._ [Written also _Metre_.] Measure (_of verse_), poetical
measure, rhythmical arrangement (_of syllables_).
~Method~, _n._ ~1.~ Arrangement, system, classification, orderly
disposition.
~2.~ Way (_viewed theoretically_), MODE, manner, process, course,
means, MODUS OPERANDI.
~Methodic~, _a._ Orderly, systematical, regular, systematic.
~Methodical~, _a._ Orderly, systematical, regular, systematic.
~Methodize~, _v. a._ Regulate, arrange, put in order.
~Methylic-alcohol~, _n._ Wood-spirit, pyroxylic spirit, pyroxylic acid.
~Metre~, _n._ [Written also _Meter_.] Measure (_of verse_), rhythmical
arrangement (_of syllables_), poetical measure.
~Metrical~, _a._ Measured.
~Metropolis~, _n._ Chief city, capital.
~Metropolitan~, _n._ Archbishop, primate.
~Metropolitan~, _a._ Of the metropolis.
~Mettle~, _n._ Spirit, nerve, vigor, ardor, pluck, hardihood, courage.
~Mettlesome~, _a._ Spirited, ardent, fiery, lively, gay, brisk,
sprightly, courageous.
~Mew~, _n._ Gull, sea-mew, cob, sea-cob.
~Mew~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Confine, incase, coop, imprison, shut up.
~2.~ Shed (_feathers_), moult.
~Mewl~, _v. n._ Cry, squall, bawl.
~Mews~, _n. pl._ Stables.
~Miasm~, _n._ Malaria, noxious exhalation, bad air.
~Miasma~, _n._ Malaria, noxious exhalation, bad air.
~Mickle~, _a._ [_Scottish._] Much, great.
~Microcosm~, _n._ Little world, the world in miniature, the world in
little, epitome of the universe.
~Microcosmic salt~, Phosphate of soda and ammonia.
~Microscopic~, _a._ ~1.~ [_Applied to the eye_.] Able to see minute
objects.
~Microscopical~, _a._ ~1.~ [_Applied to the eye_.] Able to see minute
objects.
~2.~ With a microscope, by the aid of a microscope.
~3.~ Very small, very minute.
~Mid~, _a._ Middle.
~Mid-day~, _a._ Meridional.
~Mid-day~, _n._ Noon, noontide, meridian.
~Middle~, _a._ Mean, medial, half way, between the extremes.
~Middle~, _n._ Midst, centre, central part.
~Middleman~, _n._ ~1.~ Agent, broker, factor.
2~.~ Commoner.
~Middle classes~, BOURGEOISIE.
~Middling~, _a._ Ordinary, average, moderate, passable, tolerable,
well enough, pretty well, not bad.
~Midland~, _a._ ~1.~ Inland.
~2.~ Mediterranean.
~Midnight~, _n._ The dead of night, twelve o'clock at night.
~Midriff~, _n._ Diaphragm.
~Midships~, _ad._ Amidships.
~Midst~, _n._ Middle, centre, central part.
~Midsummer~, _n._ Summer solstice.
~Midwife~, _n._ ACCOUCHEUSE.
~Midwifery~, _n._ Obstetrics.
~Mien~, _n._ Air, look, aspect, manner, port, carriage, demeanor,
external appearance, bearing.
~Miff~, _n._ [_Colloquial._] Pique, slight anger.
~Miff~, _v. a._ [_Colloquial._] Affront, displease, offend slightly.
~Might~, _n._ Power, strength, puissance, force, main, potency,
efficacy, ability, efficiency.
~Mighty~, _a._ ~1.~ Strong, powerful, robust, vigorous, sturdy,
puissant, courageous, valiant, valorous, bold, able, capable.
~2.~ Vast, enormous, immense, huge, stupendous, monstrous, Cyclopean,
Herculean, very great.
~3.~ Violent, vehement, impetuous.
~4.~ Forcible, efficacious, effective.
~Mighty~, _ad._ [_Colloquial._] Very.
~Migrate~, _v. n._ Change residence (_from one country to another_).
~Migration~, _n._ Change of residence (_from one country to another_).
~Migratory~, _a._ Nomadic, wandering.
~Mild~, _a._ ~1.~ Tender, kind, gentle, merciful, clement,
compassionate, indulgent, pacific, not severe, not harsh, not cruel.
~2.~ Soft, gentle, bland, pleasant, not violent, not intense.
~3.~ Lenitive, assuasive, mollifying, soothing, emollient, demulcent,
not acrid, not corrosive.
~Mildew~, _n._ Rust, blight, blast, mould, must, mustiness, smut.
~Militant~, _a._ Fighting, contending, belligerent.
~Military~, _a._ ~1.~ Soldierly, soldier-like.
~2.~ Martial, warlike.
~Military~, _n._ Soldiery, army, body of soldiers.
~Militate against~, War against, contend against, operate against, be
opposed to, be repugnant to, be hostile to.
~Militia~, _n._ Trainband.
~Milkiness~, _n._ Lactescence.
~Milk-livered~, _a._ Cowardly, timorous, white-livered.
~Milkmaid~, _n._ Dairymaid.
~Milksop~, _n._ ~1.~ Piece of bread sopped in milk.
~2.~ Poltroon, craven, dastard, coward, effeminate man.
~Milkweed~, _n._ Silkweed, wild cotton.
~Milky Way~, _n._ Galaxy.
~Mill~, _n._ ~1.~ Manufactory.
~2.~ [_U. S._] One tenth of a cent.
~3.~ Fight, contest.
~Mill~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Stamp (_as coin_) on the edge.
~2.~ Full (_as cloth_).
~3.~ [_Low_.] Beat (_with the fists_).
~Miller~, _n._ Moth.
~Miller's-thumb~, _n._ River bull-head (_Cottus gobio_).
~Millionnaire~, _n._ Nabob, Crœsus, Dives, capitalist, very rich
person, person of great wealth.
~Milt~, _n._ ~1.~ (_Anat._) Spleen.
~2.~ Semen (_of fishes_), sperm, soft roe.
~Milter~, _n._ Male fish.
~Mime~, _n._ Mimic.
~Mimetic~, _a._ Imitative, mimic.
~Mimetical~, _a._ Imitative, mimic.
~Mimic~, _a._ Imitative, mimetic, mimetical.
~Mimical~, _a._ Imitative, mimetic, mimetical.
~Mimic~, _v. a._ Ape, imitate, mock, counterfeit.
~Mimic~, _n._ Mime.
~Minaret~, _n._ Turret (_of a Mahometan mosque_).
~Minatory~, _a._ Threatening, menacing.
~Mince~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Hash, cut into small pieces.
~2.~ Extenuate, palliate, be mealy-mouthed about, be reserved in
speaking of.
~Mince~, _v. n._ Affect delicacy.
~Mince-pie~, _n._ Meat-pie.
~Mince-meat~, _a._ Chopped meat.
~Minced-meat~, _a._ Chopped meat.
~Mincing~, _a._ Affected, over-nice.
~Mind~, _n._ ~1.~ Soul, spirit, inner man.
~2.~ Intellect, understanding, reason, sense, brains, thinking
principle, intellectual powers, common sense, intellectual faculties.
~3.~ Inclination, disposition, will, wish, liking, desire.
~4.~ Belief, opinion, thoughts, sentiments.
~5.~ Memory, remembrance, recollection.
~Mind~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Notice, heed, regard, mark, attend to, take
notice of, pay attention to, give heed to, fix the mind on, trouble
one's head about.
~2.~ Obey, be obedient to.
~3.~ [_Poetical._] Remind, put in mind.
~Mindful of~, Regardful of, heedful of, observant of, attentive to.
~Mindless~, _a._ ~1.~ Destitute of mind.
~2.~ Regardless, careless, heedless, forgetful, neglectful, negligent.
~Mine~, _v. a._ Sap, undermine.
~Mineral~, _n._ Inorganic body.
~Mineral oil~, Petroleum, mineral tar, rock oil, mineral oil,
Barbadoes tar, Seneca oil.
~Mineral pitch~, Asphaltum, native bitumen, Jew's pitch.
~Mineral tar~, MINERAL OIL.
~Minever~, _n._ [Written also _Meniver_.] Ermine, stoat.
~Mingle~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Mix, intermix, commingle, intermingle,
compound, blend.
~2.~ Jumble, confound, confuse, huddle together, shuffle together.
~Miniature~, _n._ Small portrait.
~Miniature~, _a._ Little, small, diminutive.
~Minikin~, _a._ Small, little, diminutive, wee, tiny, Pygmy, Pygmean,
Liliputian, dwarfish.
~Minim~, _n._ ~1.~ MINNOW, pink.
~2.~ Drop, sixtieth part of a drachm.
~3.~ (_Music._) Two crotchets, half a semibreve.
~Minimum~, _n._ Least quantity, least part.
~Minion~, _n._ Favorite (_in an ill sense_), creature, dependant,
parasite, hanger-on.
~Minister~, _n._ ~1.~ Administrator (_of executive authority_),
executive officer (_of a sovereign or of a government_).
~2.~ Ambassador, envoy, plenipotentiary.
~3.~ Clergyman, divine, priest, parson, ecclesiastic, churchman.
~Minister~, _v. a._ Give, afford, supply, furnish.
~Minister~, _v. n._ Serve, perform service, do service.
~Minister to~, Aid, help, assist, succor, give assistance to, supply
with what is needed.
~Ministration~, _n._ Agency, instrumentality.
~Ministry~, _n._ ~1.~ Cabinet, council, administration.
~2.~ Office of a clergyman, ecclesiastical function.
~Minium~, _n._ Red lead, red oxide of lead.