v. t. [ L. deoneratus, p. p. of deonerare. See Onerate. ] To unload; to disburden. [ Obs. ] Cockeram. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to deontology. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One versed in deontology. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; gen. &unr_;, necessity, obligation (p. neut. of &unr_; it is necessary) + -logy. ] The science which relates to duty or moral obligation. J. Bentham. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; musical. See Melody, and cf. Odeon. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Nickel + odeon. ]
n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_;: cf. F. odéon. See Ode. ] A kind of theater in ancient Greece, smaller than the dramatic theater and roofed over, in which poets and musicians submitted their works to the approval of the public, and contended for prizes; -- hence, in modern usage, the name of a hall for musical or dramatic performances. [ 1913 Webster ]