n.
n. [ Gr. &unr_; a kind of fish. ] (Zool.) A shark of the genus
a. (Zool.) Pertaining to, or characteristic of, the genus
‖prop. n. [ NL., fr. Gr.
n. (Zool.) A fish of the genus
v. t. Same as ostracize. [ Chiefly Brit. ] [ PJC ]
n. [ Gr.
Public envy is as an ostracism, that eclipseth men when they grow too great. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Sentenced to a perpetual ostracism from the . . . confidence, and honors, and emoluments of his country. A. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Paleon.) A fossil oyster. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
a. [ Tetra + acid. ] (Chem.) Capable of neutralizing four molecules of a monobasic acid; having four hydrogen atoms capable of replacement ba acids or acid atoms; -- said of certain bases;
n.
Tracing cloth,
Tracing paper