Chapter XXII: Part 22

CLACK, klak, _v.i._ to make a sudden sharp noise as by striking: to chatter: to cackle.--_n._ a sharp, sudden sound; sound of voices: an instrument making this kind of noise: (_coll._) the tongue.--_ns._ CLACK'-BOX, the box containing the clack-valve of an engine; CLACK'-DISH (_Shak._), a wooden dish carried by beggars, having a movable cover which they clacked to attract attention; CLACK'ER; CLACK'-VALVE, a valve used in pumps, having a flap or a hinge which lifts up to let the fluid pass, but prevents the fluid from returning by falling back over the aperture. [From the sound.]

CLAD, klad, _pa.t_. and _pa.p._ of CLOTHE.

CLAES, kl[=a]z, _n.pl._ Scotch for CLOTHES.

CLAG, klag, _v.i._ (_prov._) to stick.--_adj._ CLAG'GY, sticky. [Prob. Scand.; Dan. _klag_, mud.]

CLAIM, kl[=a]m, _v.t._ to call for: to demand as a right.--_n._ a demand for something supposed due: right or ground for demanding: the thing claimed.--_adj._ CLAIM'ABLE, that can be claimed.--_n._ CLAIM'ANT, one who makes a claim.--LAY CLAIM TO, to assert a right. [O. Fr. _claimer_--L. _clam[=a]re_, to call out.]

CLAIRAUDIENCE, kl[=a]r-awd'i-ens, _n._ the alleged power of hearing things not present to the senses.--_n._ CLAIRAUD'IENT. [Fr. _clair_--L. _clarus_, clear, and AUDIENCE.]

CLAIR-OBSCURE, CLARE-OBSCURE, kl[=a]r-ob-sk[=u]r'. Same as CHIAROSCURO (q.v.). [Fr. _clair_--L. _clarus_, clear, and Fr. _obscur_--L. _obscurus_, obscure.]

CLAIRSCHACH, kl[=a]r'shäh, _n._ the old Celtic harp strung with wire.

CLAIRVOYANCE, kl[=a]r-voi'ans, _n._ the alleged power of seeing things not present to the senses.--_n._ CLAIRVOY'ANT, one who is said to have this power. [Fr., _clair_--L. _clarus_, clear, and Fr. _voir_--L. _vid[=e]re_, to see.]

CLAM, klam, _n._ a species of bivalve shellfish: an instrument for holding. [A.S. _clam_, fetter; cf. Ger. _klamm_; Dan. _klamme_.]

CLAM, klam, _v.t._ to clog: to smear; _pr.p._ clam'ming; _pa.p._ clammed.--_n._ dampness.--_adv._ CLAM'MILY.--_n._ CLAM'MINESS.--_adj._ CLAM'MY, sticky: moist and adhesive. [A.S. _clæman_, to anoint; cf. Dut., Dan. _klam_, damp.]

CLAM, klam, _n._ noise produced in ringing a chime of bells at once.--_v.t._ or _v.i._ to produce a clam. [Prob. onomatopoeic.]

CLAMANT, klam'ant, _adj._ calling aloud or earnestly.--_n._ CLAM'ANCY, urgency. [L. _clam[=a]re_, to cry out.]

CLAMBER, klam'b[.e]r, _v.i._ to climb with difficulty, grasping with the hands and feet.--_n._ the act of clambering. [From root of CLUMP; cf. Ger. _klammern_--_klemmen_, to squeeze or hold tightly.]

CLAMJAMPHRIE, klam-jam'fri, _n._ (_Scot._) rubbish: nonsense: rabble. [Der. uncertain.]

CLAMOUR, klam'or, _n._ a loud continuous outcry: uproar; any loud noise.--_v.i._ to cry aloud in demand: to make a loud continuous outcry.--_adj._ CLAM'OROUS, noisy, boisterous.--_adv._ CLAM'OROUSLY.--_ns._ CLAM'-OROUSNESS; CLAM'OURER. [L. _clamor_.]

CLAMP, klamp, _n._ a piece of timber, iron, &c., used to fasten things together or to strengthen any framework: any instrument for holding.--_v.t._ to bind with clamps. [From a root seen in A.S. _clam_, fetter; Dut. _klamp_, a clamp, and akin to Eng. CLIP, CLIMB.]

CLAMP, klamp, _n._ a heavy tread.--_v.i._ to tread heavily. [Prob. from the sound.]

CLAMPER, klam'p[.e]r, _v.t._ to botch up. [Der. unknown; prob. conn. with CLAMP, a piece of timber, &c.]

CLAN, klan, _n._ a tribe or collection of families subject to a single chieftain, bearing the same surname, and supposed to have a common ancestor: a clique, sect: a collective name for a number of persons or things.--_adj._ CLAN'NISH, closely united, like the members of a clan.--_adv._ CLAN'NISHLY.--_ns._ CLAN'NISHNESS; CLAN'SHIP, association of families under a chieftain: feeling of loyalty to a clan; CLANS'MAN, a member of a clan. [Gael. _clann_, offspring, tribe--L. _planta_, a shoot.]

CLANDESTINE, klan-des'tin, _adj._ concealed or hidden: private: sly.--_adv._ CLANDES'TINELY. [L. _clandestinus_--_clam_, secretly.]

CLANG, klang, _v.i._ to produce a sharp, ringing sound.--_v.t._ to cause to clang.--_n._ a sharp, ringing sound, like that made by metallic substances struck together: (_fig._) sound, the cry of some birds.--_n._ CLANG'ING, the sound corresponding to the verb.--_adj._ CLANG'OROUS.--_adv._ CLANG'OROUSLY.--_n._ CLANG'OUR, a clang: a sharp, shrill, harsh sound.--_v.i._ to make a clangour. [L. _clang[)e]re_; Ger. _klang_; formed from the sound.]

CLANK, klangk, _n._ a sharp sound, less prolonged than a clang, such as is made by a chain.--_v.t._ or _v.i._ to make or cause a clank.--_n._ CLANK'ING, the action of the verb _clank_.--_adj._ CLANK'LESS, without clank. [Prob. formed under the influence of CLINK and CLANG.]

CLAP, klap, _n._ the noise made by the sudden striking together of two things, as the hands: a burst of sound: a slap.--_v.t._ to strike together so as to make a noise: to thrust or drive together suddenly: to fasten promptly: to pat with the hand in a friendly manner: to applaud with the hands: to bang: to imprison--e.g. 'to clap one in prison.'--_v.i._ to strike the hands together: to strike together with noise: to applaud:--_pr.p._ clap'ping; _pa.p._ clapped.--_ns._ CLAP'-BOARD, a thin board used in covering wooden houses; CLAP'-BREAD, a kind of hard-baked oatmeal cake; CLAP'-DISH (same as CLACK-DISH); CLAP'-NET, a kind of net which is made to clap together suddenly by pulling a string; CLAP'PER, one who claps: that which claps, as the tongue of a bell: a glib tongue.--_v.t._ CLAP'PER-CLAW, to claw or scratch: (_Shak._) to scold.--_ns._ CLAP'PING, noise of striking: applause; CLAP'-SILL, the bottom part of the frame on which lock-gates shut--called also _Lock-sill_; CLAP'TRAP (_Shak._), a trick to gain applause: flashy display: empty words; CLAPTRAP'PERY.--_adj._ CLAPTRAP'PISH.--CLAP EYES ON, to see; CLAP HANDS (_Shak._), to make an agreement; CLAP HOLD OF, to seize roughly; CLAP UP (_Shak._), to conclude suddenly. [Ice. _klappa_, to pat; Dut. and Ger. _klappen_.]

CLAP, klap, _n._ gonorrhea. [Cf. Dut. _klapoor_.]

CLAQUE, klak, _n._ an institution for securing the success of a public performance, by bestowing upon it preconcerted applause.--_n._ CLAQ'UEUR, a member of the claque. [Fr. _claquer_, to clap.]

CLARABELLA, klar-a-bel'a, _n._ an organ-stop of a sweet fluty tone.

CLARENCE, klar'ens, _n._ a four-wheeled carriage, seated inside for two or more persons. [Named after William IV. when Duke of _Clarence_.]

CLARENCEUX, CLARENCIEUX, klar'en-s[=u], _n._ (_her._) the second king-of-arms in England, so named from the Duke of _Clarence_, son of Edward III.

CLARENDON, klar'en-don, _n._ (_print._) a form of type having a heavy face.

CLARE-OBSCURE. Same as CHIAROSCURO.

CLARET, klar'et, _n._ originally applied to wines of a light-red colour, but now used in England for the dark-red wines of Bordeaux: (_slang_) blood.--_v.i._ to drink claret.--_ns._ CLAR'ET-CUP, a drink made up of iced claret, brandy, sugar, &c.; CLAR'ET-JUG, a fancy jug for holding claret. [Fr. _clairet_--_clair_--L. _clarus_, clear.]

CLARIFY, klar'i-f[=i], _v.t._ to make clear or pure.--_v.i._ to become clear:--_pr.p._ clar'ifying; _pa.p._ clar'ified.--_ns._ CLARIFIC[=A]'TION; CLAR'IFIER, that which clarifies or purifies. [L. _clarus_, clear, and _fac[)e]re_, to make.]

CLARION, klar'i-on, _n._ a kind of trumpet whose note is clear and shrill: the sound of a trumpet, or a sound resembling that of a trumpet.--_ns._ CLAR'INET, CLAR'IONET, a wind-instrument, usually of wood, in which the sound is produced by a single thin reed.--The BASS CLARINET is pitched an octave lower than the ordinary clarinet. [Fr. _clairon_--_clair_--L. _clarus_, clear.]

CLARITY, klar'i-ti, _n._ clearness. [M. E. _clarté_--L. _claritas_.]

CLARTY, klar'ti, _adj._ (_Scot._) sticky and dirty. [Der. unknown.]

CLARY, kl[=a]r'i, _n._ a biennial with clammy stem, large, heart-shaped, rough, doubly crenate leaves, and whorls of pale-blue flowers in loose terminal spikes, with large coloured bracts. [Low L. _sclarea_. Origin unknown.]

CLASH, klash, _n._ a loud noise, such as is caused by the striking together of weapons: opposition: contradiction: (_Scot._) chatter, country talk.--_v.i._ to dash noisily together: to meet in opposition: to act in a contrary direction: to disagree: (_Scot._) to gossip.--_v.t._ to strike noisily against.--_n._ CLASH'ING, a striking against: opposition. [Formed from the sound, like Ger. and Sw. _klatsch_.]

CLASP, klasp, _n._ a hook for fastening: an embrace.--_v.t._ to fasten with a clasp: to enclose and hold in the hand or arms: to embrace.--_ns._ CLASP'ER, that which clasps: the tendril of a plant; CLASP'ING; CLASP'-KNIFE, a knife the blade of which folds into the handle. [M. E. _clapse_, from the root of A.S. _clyppan_, to embrace. See CLIP.]

CLASS, klas, _n._ a rank or order of persons or things: high rank or social standing: a number of students or scholars who are taught together: a scientific division or arrangement: the position in order of merit of students after examination.--_v.t._ to form into a class or classes: to arrange methodically.--_v.i._ to take rank.--_adjs._ CLASS'ABLE, CLASS'IBLE, capable of being classed.--_ns._ CLASS'-FELL'OW, CLASS'-MATE, a pupil in the same class at school or college; CLASS'IC, any great writer or work: a student of the ancient classics: a standard work: (_pl._) Greek, Roman, and modern writers of the first rank, or their works.--_adjs._ CLASS'IC, -AL, of the highest class or rank, esp. in literature: originally and chiefly used of the best Greek and Roman writers: (as opposed to _Romantic_) like in style to the authors of Greece and Rome: chaste, refined, in keeping with classical art: famous for literary or historical reasons.--_ns._ CLASSICAL'ITY, CLASS'ICALNESS, the quality of being classical.--_adv._ CLASS'ICALLY.--_ns._ CLASS'ICISM, a classical idiom; CLASS'ICIST, one versed in the classics, or devoted to their being retained in education; CLASS'-LEAD'ER, the leader of a class in a Methodist church; CLASS'MAN, one who has gained honours of a certain class at the Oxford examinations--opp. to _Passman_.--CLASSIC RACES, the five chief annual horse-races--the Two Thousand, One Thousand, Derby, Oaks, and St Leger.--TAKE A CLASS, to take honours in an examination, as opposed to the mere 'pass.' [Fr. _classe_--L. _classis_, cog. with L. _cal[=a]re_, Gr. _kalein_.]

CLASSIFY, klas'i-f[=i], _v.t._ to make or form into classes: to arrange:--_pr.p._ class'ifying; _pa.p._ class'ified.--_adjs._ CLASSIF[=I]'ABLE, capable of being classified; CLASSIF'IC, denoting classes.--_n._ CLASSIFIC[=A]'TION, act of forming into classes: distribution into classes.--_adj._ CLASS'IFIC[=A]TORY.--_n._ CLASS'IF[=I]ER. [L. _classis_, and _fac[)e]re_, to make.]

CLASSIS, klas'is, _n._ a group: judicatory. [L.]

CLASTIC, klas'tik, _adj._ breaking into fragments, fragmental. [Gr. _klastos_--_klan_, to break.]

CLATCH, klach, _v.t._ (_Scot._) to daub.--_n._ mire, anything for daubing.

CLATCH, klach, _v.t._ (_Scot._) to finish carelessly, to botch.--_n._ a piece of work spoiled or botched.

CLATCH, klach, _n._ (_Scot._) a kind of gig.

CLATHRATE, klath'r[=a]t, _adj._ latticed--also CLATH'ROID.--_adjs._ CLATH'ROSE, crossed by deep rectangular furrows; CLATH'RULATE, finely clathrate. [L. _clath-r[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to furnish with a lattice--Gr. _kl[=e]thra_, a lattice.]

CLATTER, klat'[.e]r, _n._ a repeated rattling noise: a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds: noisy talk: (_Burns_) gossip.--_v.i._ to make rattling sounds: to rattle with the tongue: to talk fast and idly.--_v.t._ to strike so as to produce a rattling.--_adv._ CLATT'ERINGLY. [Acc. to Skeat, _clatter_ = _clacker_, a freq. of CLACK.]

CLAUDE LORRAINE GLASS, _n._ a convex mirror, usually coloured, employed for viewing landscape. [Named after the painter _Claude Lorraine_ (1600-82).]

CLAUDIAN, klaw'di-an, _adj._ pertaining to the Roman emperors of the _Claudian_ gens (Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero), or their period (14-68 A.D.).

CLAUDICATION, klaw-di-k[=a]'shun, _n._ a halting, a limp. [L.,--_claudus_, lame.]

CLAUGHT, kläht, _v.t._ (_Scot._) to snatch.--_n._ a hold, catch. [Cf. CLEEK.]

CLAUSE, klawz, _n._ a sentence or part of a sentence: an article or part of a contract, will, &c.--_adj._ CLAUS'ULAR, pertaining to, or consisting of, a clause or clauses. [Fr. _clause_--L. _clausus_--_claud[)e]re_, to shut.]

CLAUSTRAL, klaws'tral, _adj._ cloistral, secluded, pertaining to a claustrum.--_ns._ CLAUSTR[=A]'TION, the act of shutting in a cloister; CLAUSTROPH[=O]'BIA, a morbid dread of confined places.--_adj._ CLAUSTROPHOB'IC.

CLAUSTRUM, klaws'trum, _n._ a thin layer of gray matter in the substance of the hemispheres of the brain:--_pl._ CLAUS'TRA. [L.]

CLAUT, klat, _n._ a kind of rake: (_Scot._) what is raked, a rakeful.--_v.t._ to scratch, claw.--_n.pl._ CLATS, slops.--_adj._ CLAT'TY, dirty. [Perh. conn. with CLAW.]

CLAVATE, -D, kl[=a]'v[=a]t, -ed, _adj._ (_bot._) club-shaped: gradually thickening to the top.--_n._ CLAV[=A]'TION, articulation in a socket.--_adjs._ CLAV'ELLATE, having club-shaped processes; CLAV'IFORM, in the form of a club.--_n._ CLAV'IGER, a club-bearer.--_adj._ CLAVIG'EROUS, club-bearing. [From L. _clava_, a club.]

CLAVE, kl[=a]v, _pa.t._ of CLEAVE.

CLAVECIN, klav'e-sin, _n._ a harpsichord.--_n._ CLAV'ECINIST (_Browning_), a player on the clavecin. [Fr. _clavecin_--L. _clavis_, a key.]

CLAVER, kl[=a]'v[.e]r, _n._ idle talk, gossip.--_v.i._ to talk idly. [Scotch; der. uncertain; cf. Gael. _clabaire_.]

CLAVICHORD, klav'i-kord, _n._ an obsolete musical instrument, of the same form as the _Harpsichord_ and _Spinet_.--_n._ CLAV'IHARP, a harp struck with keys like a piano. [L. _clavis_, a key, _chorda_, a string.]

CLAVICLE, klav'i-kl, _n._ an important part of the pectoral girdle of vertebrates, best known in the collar-bone of man and in the merry-thought of birds--also CLAVIC'ULA.--_adj._ CLAVIC'ULAR. [Fr. _clavicule_--L. _clavicula_, dim. of _clavis_, a key.]

CLAVICORN, klav'i-korn, _adj._ having clavate antennæ.--_n._ a member of the _Clavicornia_, a group of _Coleoptera_ or beetles. [L. _clava_, a club, _cornu_, a horn.]

CLAVIER, kla-v[=e]r', _n._ the keyboard of a musical instrument: a stringed instrument, esp. the pianoforte. [Fr.,--L. _clavis_, a key.]

CLAVIS, kl[)a]'vis, _n._ a key, hence a clue or aid for solving problems, interpreting a cipher, &c.:--_pl._ CL[=A]'VES.--_n._ CLAV'IGER, one who keeps a key, a custodian.--_adj._ CLAVIG'EROUS, keeping keys. [L., a key.]

CLAW, klaw, _n._ the hooked nail of a beast or bird: the whole foot of an animal with hooked nails: anything like a claw: an instrument shaped like a claw.--_v.t._ to scratch or tear as with the claws or nails: to scrape; to seize: (_fig._) to flatter, fawn on.--_n._ CLAW'BACK, a toady, flatterer.--_adj._ CLAWED, having claws.--_ns._ CLAW-HAMM'ER, a hammer with one part of the head divided into two claws, with which to extract nails; CLAW'-HAMM'ER-COAT, a facetious name for a dress-coat.--_adj._ CLAW'LESS.--CLAW ME AND I'LL CLAW THEE, favour me and I shall do you good in return. [A.S. _clawu_; cog. with Ger. _klaue_; akin to CLEAVE, to stick.]

CLAY, kl[=a], _n._ a tenacious ductile earth: earth in general: the human body: short for clay-pipe, a tobacco-pipe made of baked clay.--_v.t._ to purify with clay, as sugar.--_adjs._ CLAY'-BRAINED (_Shak._), stupid; CLAY'-COLD, cold as clay, lifeless.--_n._ CLAY'-EAT'ER, one addicted to chewing a fatty clay--in Brazil and elsewhere.--_adjs._ CLAYED, clay-like; CLAY'EY, made of clay: covered with clay.--_n._ CLAY'-GROUND, ground consisting mainly of clay.--_adj._ CLAY'ISH, of the nature of clay.--_ns._ CLAY'-MARL, a whitish chalky clay; CLAY'-MILL, a mill for preparing clay; CLAY'-SLATE, an argillaceous rock, splitting readily into thin sheets; CLAY'STONE, one of the concretionary nodules in alluvial deposits.--WET ONE'S CLAY, to drink. [A.S. _clæg_; cf. Dan. _klæg_, Ger. _klei_.]

CLAYMORE, kl[=a]'m[=o]r, _n._ a large sword formerly used by the Scottish Highlanders, the old Celtic one-handed, two-edged longsword, now applied inaccurately to the basket-hilted sword of the officers of Highland regiments. [Gael. _claidheamh-mor_--Gael. and Ir. _claidheamh_, sword, _mor_, great.]

CLEAN, kl[=e]'n, _adj._ free from dirt, stain, or whatever defiles: pure: guiltless: neat: complete.--_adv._ quite: entirely: cleverly.--_v.t._ to make clean, or free from dirt.--_ns._ CLEAN'OR, that which cleans; CLEAN'ING, the act of making clean.--_adj._ CLEAN'-LIMBED, having well-proportioned limbs: smart.--_n._ CLEAN'LINESS.--_adj._ CLEAN'LY, clean in habits or person: pure: neat.--_adv._ in a cleanly manner.--_n._ CLEAN'NESS.--_adj._ CLEAN'-TIM'BERED (_Shak._), well-proportioned.--CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH (see BILL OF HEALTH).--HAVE CLEAN HANDS, to be free from the guilt of wrong-doing.--MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF, to own up frankly, to confess fully; SHOW A CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS, to escape by running.--THE CLEAN THING, the right thing to do. [A.S. _cl['æ]ne_; W., Gael. _glan_, shine, polish; Ger. _klein_, small.]

CLEANSE, klenz, _v.t._ to make clean or pure.--_adj._ CLEANS'ABLE.--_ns._ CLEANS'ER, one who, or that which, cleanses; CLEANS'ING, purification.

CLEAR, kl[=e]r, _adj._ pure, bright, undimmed: free from obstruction or difficulty: plain, distinct: without blemish, defect, drawback, or diminution: conspicuous: transparent.--_adv._ in a clear manner: plainly: wholly: quite.--_v.t._ to make clear: to empty: to free from obscurity, obstruction, or guilt: to free, acquit, or vindicate; to leap, or pass by or over; to make profit: to settle a bill.--_v.i._ to become clear: to grow free, bright, or transparent.--_ns._ CLEAR'AGE, a piece of land cleared; CLEAR'ANCE, act of clearing: removal of hinderances: a certificate that a ship has been cleared at the custom-house--that is, has satisfied all demands and procured permission to sail.--_adjs._ CLEAR'-EYED, clear-sighted, discerning; CLEAR'-HEAD'ED, having a clear understanding, sagacious.--_ns._ CLEAR'ING, the act of making clear: a tract of land cleared of wood, &c., for cultivation: a method by which bankers exchange cheques and drafts, and arrange the differences; CLEAR'ING-HOUSE, a place in London where such clearing business is done; CLEAR'ING-NUT, the seed of _Strychnos potatorum_, used in the East Indies for clearing muddy water.--_adv._ CLEAR'LY, in a clear manner: distinctly.--_ns._ CLEAR'NESS; CLEAR'-OBSCURE' (see CHIAROSCURO).--_adj._ CLEAR'-SIGHT'ED, having clearness of sight: discerning.--_ns._ CLEAR'-SIGHT'EDNESS; CLEAR'-STARCH'ER, a laundress; CLEAR'-STARCH'ING, the act of stiffening linen with clear starch; CLEAR-STORY (see CLERESTORY).--CLEAR OUT, to be off; CLEAR THE WAY, to make the way open; CLEAR UP, to become clear. [Fr. _clair_--L. _clarus_, clear.]

CLEAT, kl[=e]t, _n._ a wedge: a piece of wood nailed across anything to keep it in its place or give it an additional strength: a piece of wood fastened on parts of a ship, and having holes or recesses for fastening ropes.--_v.t._ to strengthen with a cleat. [From a supposed A.S. _cléat_; cf. Dut. _kloot_; Dan. _klode_; Ger. _kloss_.]

CLEAVE, kl[=e]v, _v.t._ to divide, to split: to separate with violence: to go through: to pierce.--_v.i._ to part asunder: to crack:--_pr.p._ cleav'ing; _pa.t._ cl[=o]ve or cleft; _pa.p._ clov'en or cleft.--_adj._ CLEAV'ABLE, capable of being cleft.--_ns._ CLEAV'AGE, a condition of rocks in which they split easily into thin plates; CLEAV'ER, one who or that which cleaves: a butcher's chopper; CLEAV'ERS, CLIV'ERS, goose-grass--_Galium aperine_, diuretic and sudorific.--_adj._ CLEAV'ING, splitting. [A.S. _cleófan_; cog. with Ger. _klieben_.]

CLEAVE, kl[=e]v, _v.i._ to stick or adhere: to unite:--_pr.p._ cleav'ing; _pa.t._ cleaved or cl[=a]ve; _pa.p._ cleaved.--_n._ CLEAV'ING, the act of adhering. [A.S. _clifian_; cog. with Ger. _kleben_, Dut. _kleven_.]

CLECHÉ, klesh'[=a], _adj._ (_her._) voided or hollowed throughout, as a cross showing only a narrow bolder. [Fr.]

CLECK, klek, _v.t._ to hatch.--_n._ CLECK'ING, a brood. [Scot.,--Ice. _klekja_; cf. Dan. _klække_, to hatch.]

CLEDDYO, kled'y[=o], _n._ an antique leaf-shaped bronze Celtic sword. [W. _cleddeu_, _cleddyf_; L. _gladius_.]

CLEEK, kl[=e]k, _n._ a large hook for catching hold of something, used in fishing, &c.: an iron-headed golf-club: a peg.--_v.t._ to seize, snatch. [M. E. _kleken_; perh. related to CLUTCH.]

CLEF, klef, _n._ a musical character placed on the staff by which the absolute pitch of the notes is fixed. [Fr., from L. _clavis_; Gr. _kleis_, a key.]

CLEFT, kleft, _pa.t._ and _pa.p._ of CLEAVE.

CLEFT, kleft, _n._ an opening made by cleaving or splitting: a crack, fissure, or chink.--Also CLIFT (_B._). [Cf. Ger. _kluft_, Dan. _klyft_, a hole.]

CLEFT-PALATE. See PALATE.

CLEG, kleg, _n._ the gadfly, horse-fly. [Ice. _kleggi_.]

CLEM, klem, _v.i._ and _v.t._ to starve. [Prov. Eng. _clam_; Ger. _klemmen_, to pinch.]

CLEMATIS, klem'a-tis, _n._ a creeping plant, called also _Virgin's Bower_ and _Traveller's Joy_. [L.,--Gr. _kl[=e]matis_--_kl[=e]ma_, a twig.]

CLEMENT, klem'ent, _adj._ mild: gentle: kind: merciful.--_ns._ CLEM'ENCE (_Spens._), CLEM'ENCY, the quality of being clement: mildness: readiness to forgive.--_adv._ CLEM'ENTLY. [Fr.,--L. _clemens_.]

CLENCH, klensh. Same as CLINCH.

CLEPE, kl[=e]p, _v.t._ (_arch._) to call: to name.--_pa.p._ YCLEPT. [A.S. _clipian_, to call.]

CLEPSYDRA, klep'si-dra, _n._ an instrument used by the Greeks and Romans for measuring time by the trickling of water. [L.,--Gr. _klepsydra_--_kleptein_, _klepsein_, to steal, _hyd[=o]r_, water.]

CLERESTORY, CLEAR-STORY, cl[=e]r-st[=o]'ri, _n._ an upper row of windows rising above the adjoining parts of the building, probably so named as admitting _clearness_ or light--esp. applied to the windows in the upper part of the central nave of churches.

CLERGY, kl[.e]r'ji, _n._ the ministers of the Christian religion, as holders of an allotted office, in contradistinction to the laity.--_adjs._ CLER'GYABLE, CLER'GIABLE, entitled to or admitting of the benefit of clergy.--_ns._ CLER'GYMAN, one of the clergy, a regularly ordained minister; CLER'GY-WOM'AN, a woman belonging to a clergyman's family.--_adjs._ CLER'IC, -AL, belonging to the clergy: pertaining to a clerk.--_ns._ CLER'IC, a clergyman; CLER'ICALISM, undue influence of the clergy, sacerdotalism; CLER'ICATE, clerical position; CLERIC'ITY, state of being a clergyman; CLER'ISY, the class of learned men, scholars.--CLERGYMAN'S SORE THROAT, chronic pharyngitis.--BENEFIT OF CLERGY, originally an exemption of clergymen, in certain cases, from criminal process before a secular judge, but later covering the first offence of all who could read.--BLACK CLERGY, in Russia, the regular or monastic, as distinct from the secular or parochial, clergy. [Fr. _clergé_--L.,--Gr. _kl[=e]rikos_, from _kl[=e]ros_, a lot, then the clergy.]

CLERK, klärk, or klerk, _n._ a clergyman or priest: a scholar: one who leads the responses in the English Church service: in common use, one employed as a writer, assistant, copyist, account-keeper, or correspondent in an office.--_v.i._ to act as clerk.--_adj._ CLER'ICAL, pertaining to a clerk or copyist, as in 'clerical error.'--_ns._ CLERK'DOM, CLERK'SHIP; CLERK'ERY, CLERK'AGE, the work of a clerk.--_adjs._ CLERK'ISH, like a clerk; CLERK'LESS, ignorant; CLERK'-LIKE, scholarly.--_n._ CLERK'LING, a young clerk.--_adj._ CLERK'LY, scholarly.--_adv._ in a scholar-like or learned manner.--CLERK OF THE WEATHER, an imaginary functionary facetiously supposed to direct the weather.--BIBLE CLERK, a scholar who reads the lessons in some college chapels. [A.S. _clerc_, a priest--Late L. _clericus_. See CLERGY.]

CLEROMANCY, kler'o-man-si, _n._ divination by lots. [Gr. _kl[=e]ros_, lot, _manteia_, divination.]

CLER-STORY, an obsolete form of CLERESTORY.

CLEUCH, Cleugh, kl[=u]h, _n._ a ravine with steep and precipitous sides. [Scotch form of CLOUGH.]

CLEVE, kl[=e]v, _n._ cliff: hillside. [Now rare. M. E. _cleof_, a variant of CLIFF.]

CLEVER, klev'[.e]r, _adj._ able or dexterous: ingenious: skilful: (_U.S._) good-natured.--_ns._ CLEVERAL'ITY, CLEV'ERNESS.--_adj._ CLEV'ERISH, somewhat clever.--_adv._ CLEV'ERLY. [Ety. dub.]

CLEW, CLUE, kl[=oo], _n._ a ball of thread, or the thread in it: a thread that guides through a labyrinth: anything that solves a mystery: the corner of a sail.--_v.t._ to coil up into a clew or ball: to truss or tie up sails to the yards.--_n._ CLEW'-GAR'NET (_naut._), a tackle for clewing up the smaller square sails for furling.--_n.pl._ CLEW'-LINES, ropes on the smaller square sails by which they are clewed up for furling. [A.S. _cliwen_; cf. Dut. _kluwen_; Ger. _knäuel_.]

CLICHÉ, kl[=e]-sh[=a]', _n._ the impression made by a die in any soft metal: an electrotype or stereotype plate. [Fr.,--_clicher_, to stereotype.]

CLICK, klik, _n._ a short, sharp clack or sound: anything that makes such a sound, as a small piece of iron falling into a notched wheel: a latch for a gate.--_v.i._ to make a light, sharp sound.--_ns._ CLICK'-CLACK, a continuous clicking noise; CLICK'ER, the compositor who distributes the copy among a companionship of printers, makes up pages, &c.: one who cuts up leather for the uppers and soles of boots and shoes; CLICK'ING, the action of the verb. [Dim. of CLACK.]

CLIENT, kl[=i]'ent, _n._ one who employs a lawyer: a dependent.--_n._ CL[=I]'ENTAGE, the whole number of one's clients: the client's relation to the patron.--_adj._ CL[=I]ENT'AL.--_ns._ CL[=I]'ENTELE, a following: the whole connection of a lawyer, shopkeeper, &c.; CL[=I]'ENTSHIP. [L. _cliens_, for _cluens_, one who hears or listens (to advice), from _clu[=e]re_, to hear.]

CLIFF, klif, _n._ (_mus._). Same as CLEF.

CLIFF, klif, _n._ a high steep rock: the steep side of a mountain.--_adjs._ CLIFFED, CLIFF'Y, having cliffs: craggy. [A.S. _clif_; Dut. _clif_; Ice. _klif_.]

CLIFT. See CLEFT (2).

CLIFT, klift, _n._ same as CLIFF, the form arising under the influence of CLEFT.--_adjs._ CLIFT'ED, CLIFT'Y, broken into cliffs.

CLIMACTERIC, klim-ak-t[.e]r'ik, or klim-ak't[.e]r-ik, _n._ a critical period in human life, in which some great bodily change is supposed to take place: a critical time.--_adj._ pertaining to such a period: critical.--_adj._ CLIMACTER'ICAL.--THE GRAND CLIMACTERIC, the sixty-third year, supposed to be a critical period for men. [Gr. _klimakt[=e]r_--_klimax_, a ladder.]

CLIMATE, kl[=i]'m[=a]t, _n._ the condition of a country or place with regard to temperature, moisture, &c.: (_fig._) character of something.--_v.i._ (_Shak._) to remain in a certain place.--_adjs._ CL[=I]'MATAL, CLIMAT'IC, -AL, relating to climate.--_v.t._ CL[=I]'MATISE (see ACCLIMATISE).--_adj._ CLIMATOGRAPH'ICAL.--_n._ CLIMATOG'RAPHY, a description of climates.--_adj._ CLIMATOLOG'ICAL, relating to climatology.--_ns._ CLIMATOL'OGIST, one skilled in the science of climatology; CLIMATOL'OGY, the science of climates, or an investigation of the causes on which the climate of a place depends; CL[=I]'MATURE (_Shak._), climate. [Fr.,--L.,--Gr. _klima_, _klimatos_, slope--_klinein_, to slope.]

CLIMAX, kl[=i]'maks, _n._ (_rhet._) the arranging of the particulars of a portion of a discourse so as to rise in strength to the last: the last term of the rhetorical arrangement: a culmination.--_v.i._ to ascend in a climax: to culminate.--_adjs._ CLIMACT'IC, -AL, pertaining to a climax.--_adv._ CLIMACT'ICALLY. [Gr. _klimax_, a ladder--from _klinein_, to slope.]

CLIMB, kl[=i]m, _v.i._ or _v.t._ to ascend or mount by clutching with the hands and feet: to ascend with difficulty: to mount.--_adj._ CLIMB'ABLE, capable of being climbed.--_ns._ CLIMB'ER, one who or that which climbs: (_pl._) an old-fashioned popular title for several orders of birds whose feet are mainly adapted for climbing: (_bot._) those plants which, having weak stems, seek support from other objects, chiefly from other plants, in order to ascend from the ground; CLIMB'ING. [A.S. _climban_; cf. Ger. _klimmen_; conn. with CLAMBER and CLEAVE, to stick.]

CLIME, kl[=i]m, _n._ a country, region, tract. [A variety of CLIMATE.]

CLINAMEN, klin-[=a]'men, _n._ inclination. [L. _clin[=a]re_, to incline.]

CLINANTHIUM, klin-an'thi-um, _n._ the receptacle in a composite plant. [Gr. _klin[=e]_, a bed, _anthos_, a flower.]

CLINCH, klinsh, CLENCH, klensh, _v.t._ to fasten or rivet a nail by bending the point and beating the bent part flat against the object through which the nail was driven: to grasp tightly: to set firmly, as the teeth: to fasten on: (_fig._) to drive home an argument: to settle or confirm.--_n._ something set firmly: the fastening of a nail by beating it back, as in the verb: a pun.--_n._ CLINCH'ER, one that clinches: a decisive argument.--_adj._ CLINCH'ER-BUILT (same as CLINKER-BUILT).--_n._ CLINCH'ER-WORK, the disposition of the side planks of a vessel, when the lower edge of one row overlaps the row next under it. [Causal form of _klink_, to strike smartly; Dut. and Ger. _klinken_, to rivet a bolt.]

CLING, kling, _v.i._ to adhere or stick close by winding round: to adhere in interest or affection: to remain by an opinion: of wood, to shrink.--_v.t._ to attach: to shrivel:--_pa.t._ and _pa.p._ clung.--_n._ adherence.--_adjs._ CLING'STONE, having the pulp adhering firmly to the stone (of peaches)--opp. to _Freestone_; CLING'Y, sticky. [A.S. _clingan_, to shrivel up, to draw together.]

CLINIC, -AL, klin'ik, -al, _adj._ pertaining to a bed: (_med._) applied to instruction given in hospitals at the bedside of the patient.--_n._ CLIN'IC, one confined to bed by sickness: the teaching of medicine or surgery practically at the bedside of the patient--also CLIN'IQUE.--_adv._ CLIN'ICALLY.--CLINICAL BAPTISM, baptism administered to persons on their sick-bed; CLINICAL CONVERT, one converted on his death-bed; CLINICAL MEDICINE, or SURGERY, medicine or surgery as taught by clinics, a CLINICAL LECTURE being one delivered to students at the bedside of the sick. [Gr. _klinikos_--_klin[=e]_, a bed, from _klinein_, to recline.]

CLINK, klingk, _n._ a ringing sound made by the striking together of sounding bodies: jingle.--_v.t._ to cause to make a ringing sound.--_v.i._ to ring or jingle: to go with a clinking sound.--_n._ CLINK'ER, the name given to the scales or globules of black oxide of iron, obtained from red-hot iron under the blows of a hammer: the slags of iron furnaces: the cindery-like masses which form the crust of some lava-flows.--_adj._ CLINK'ER-BUILT, made of planks which overlap each other below (as distinguished from carvel-built) and are fastened together with clinched nails.--_n._ CLINK'STONE, a greenish-gray or brownish compact, or very finely crystalline igneous rock, splitting into slabs, which give a metallic clink when struck by a hammer. [A form of CLICK and CLANK.]

CLINK, klingk, _v.t._ to clinch: to rivet. [Scot. for CLINCH.]

CLINOMETER, kl[=i]-nom'e-t[.e]r, _n._ an instrument for measuring the angle of inclination or dip of a stratum.--_adj._ CLINOMET'RIC.--_n._ CLINOM'ETRY. [Gr. _klinein_, to incline, _metron_, a measure.]

CLINQUANT, klingk'ant, _adj._ shining like tinsel: glittering.--_n._ tinsel: glitter. [Fr.,--Dut. _klinken_, to clink.]

CLIO, kl[=i]'o, _n._ the muse of history and epic poetry: (_zool._) a genus of shell-less molluscs in the class of Pteropods, swarming in northern and southern seas, and named by the whalers 'whales' food,' one species of which constitutes a principal part of the food of whales. [Gr. _kleein_, to call.]

CLIP, klip, _v.t._ to cut by making the blades of shears meet: to cut off: to debase the coin by cutting off the edges: to diminish.--_v.i._ to go quickly:--_pr.p._ clip'ping; _pa.p._ clipped.--_n._ the thing clipped off, as the wool that has been shorn off sheep: a smart blow.--_adj._ CLIPPED, cut short.--_ns._ CLIP'PER, one that clips: a sharp-built, fast-sailing vessel: (_slang_) a dashing person; CLIP'PING, the act of cutting, esp. debasing coin by cutting off the edges: the thing clipped off.--_adj._ superb: fast-going.--CLIP THE WINGS, to cut a bird's wings to prevent it from flying: (_fig._) to restrain ambition: to deprive of the means of rising. [Prob. from Ice. _klippa_, to cut; Dan. _klippe_.]

CLIP, klip, _v.t._ (_Shak._) to embrace: to encircle: to hold firmly.--_n._ an instrument for holding things firm. [A.S. _clyppan_, to embrace; Ice. _klýpa_, to pinch; Ger. _kluppe_, pincers.]

CLIQUE, kl[=e]k, _n._ a group of persons in union for a purpose: a party or faction: a gang--used generally in a bad sense.--_adj._ CLIQU'ISH, relating to a clique.--_ns._ CLIQU'ISHNESS; CLIQU'ISM, tendency to form cliques. [Fr.; prob. from root of _click_, and so = a noisy conclave. Acc. to Littré, orig. in sense of CLAQUE.]

CLISH-CLASH, klish'-klash, CLISHMACLAVER, klish'makl[=a]v'[.e]r, _n._ gossip. [Scot.]

CLISTOGAMY, klis-tog'a-mi, _n._ a peculiar dimorphism in the flowers of a plant when these do not expand and are systematically close or self-fertilised.--_adjs._ CLISTOG'AMOUS, CLISTOGAM'IC. [Gr. _kleistos_, closed, _gamos_, marriage.]

CLITELLUM, kli-tel'um, _n._ the saddle of an annelid, as the earthworm:--_pl._ CLITELL'A. [L.]

CLITHRAL, klith'ral, _adj._ with a roof that forms a complete covering. [Gr.]

CLITORIS, kl[=i]'t[=o]-ris, _n._ a homologue of the penis present, as a rudimentary organ, in the female of many higher vertebrates.--_ns._ CL[=I]'TORISM; CLITOR[=I]'TIS. [Gr.]

CLITTER, klit'[.e]r, _v.t._ and _v.i._ to make, or cause to make, a shrill rattling noise.--_n._ CLITT'ER-CLATT'ER, idle talk, chatter. [Related to CLATTER.]

CLIVERS. Same as CLEAVERS (q.v. under CLEAVE).

CLOACA, kl[=o]-[=a]'ka, _n._ a sewer: a privy: a cavity in birds and reptiles, in which the intestinal and urinary ducts terminate: a sink of moral filth:--_pl._ CLOACÆ (kl[=o]-[=a]'s[=e]).--_adjs._ CLO[=A]'CAL, CLO[=A]'CINAL. [L. _clo[=a]ca_--_clu[)e]re_, to purge.]

CLOAK, CLOKE, kl[=o]k, _n._ a loose outer garment: a covering: that which conceals: a disguise, pretext.--_v.t._ to clothe with a cloak: to cover: to conceal.--_ns._ CLOAK'-BAG (_obs._), a portmanteau; CLOAK'-ROOM, a room set apart for keeping cloaks, coats, hats, &c., at a theatre, railway station, &c. [O. Fr. _cloke_, _cloque_--Low L. _cloca_, a bell, also a horseman's cape, because bell-shaped, from root of CLOCK.]

CLOAM, kl[=o]m, _n._ and _adj._ earthenware, clay, or made of such. [A.S. _clám_, mud. See CLAY.]

CLOBBER, klob'[.e]r, _n._ a paste used by shoemakers to hide the cracks in leather. [Ety. dub.]

CLOCK, klok, _n._ a machine for measuring time, marking the time by the position of its 'hands' upon the dial-plate, or by the striking of a hammer on a bell: (_Shak._) the striking of the hour.--_n._ CLOCK'WORK, the works or machinery of a clock: machinery steady and regular like that of a clock.--_adj._ automatic.--GO LIKE CLOCKWORK, to go along smoothly and without a hitch.--KNOW WHAT O'CLOCK IT IS, to be wide awake, to know how things are. [M. E. _clokke_, prob. through O. Fr. from Low L. _cloca_, _clocca_, a bell; mod. Fr. _cloche_, Dut. _klok_; Ger. _glocke_, a bell.]

CLOCK, klok, _n._ an ornament worked on the side of a stocking.--_adj._ CLOCKED, ornamented with clocks.

CLOCK, klok, _n._ a beetle--common name in Scotland.

CLOCK, klok, _v.i._ (_Scot._) to cluck: to hatch.--_n._ CLOCK'ER, a clocking hen. [A.S. _cloccian_; Dut. _klokken_.]

CLOD, klod, _n._ a thick round mass or lump, that sticks together, esp. of earth or turf: a concreted mass: the ground: the body of man, as formed of clay: a stupid fellow.--_v.t._ to pelt.--_v.i._ to throw clods: (_Scot._) to throw:--_pr.p._ clod'ding; _pa.p._ clod'ded.--_adjs._ CLOD'DISH; CLOD'DY, abounding in clods: earthy.--_n._ CLOD'HOPPER, a countryman: a peasant: a dolt.--_adj._ CLODHOP'PING, boorish.--_adv._ CLOD'LY.--_ns._ CLOD'PATE, CLOD'POLL, a stupid fellow.--_adj._ CLODPAT'ED, stupid. [A later form of CLOT.]

CLOFF, klof, _n._ a cleft. [Cf. Ice. _klof_.]

CLOFF, klof, _n._ an allowance, on buying goods wholesale, of 2 lb. in every 3 cwt., after tare and tret have been deducted. [Der. unknown.]

CLOG, klog, _n._ a piece of wood: anything hindering motion: an obstruction: an impediment: a shoe with a wooden sole.--_v.t._ to fasten a piece of wood to: to accumulate in a mass and cause a stoppage: to obstruct: to encumber: to put clogs on.--_ns._ CLOG'-AL'MANAC, an early form of almanac having the indicating characters notched on wood, horn, &c.; CLOG'-DANCE, a dance performed with clogs, the clatter keeping time to the music.--_adj._ CLOGGED, encumbered.--_ns._ CLOG'GER, one who makes clogs; CLOG'GINESS.--_adj._ CLOG'GY, lumpy, sticky. [Ety. dub.; prob. related to CLAY; cf. Scot. _clag_, to cover with mud; _claggy_, muddy, sticky.]

CLOISON, kloi'son, _n._ a partition, dividing fillet or band.--_n._ CLOI'SONNAGE, the process of executing cloisonné work.--_adj._ CLOISONNÉ, partitioned--of a surface decoration in enamel, the outlines of the design formed by small fillets of metal, the interstices filled with coloured enamel paste, vitrified.--_n._ work of this kind. [Fr.]

CLOISTER, klois't[.e]r, _n._ a covered arcade forming part of a monastic or collegiate establishment: a place of religious retirement, a monastery or nunnery: an enclosed place.--_v.t._ to confine in a cloister: to confine within walls.--_adjs._ CLOIS'TERAL, CLOIS'TRAL, CLAUS'TRAL, pertaining or confined to a cloister: secluded; CLOIS'TERED, dwelling in cloisters.--_ns._ CLOIS'TERER, one belonging to a cloister; CLOIS'TER-GARTH, the court or yard enclosed by a cloister; CLOIS'TRESS (_Shak._), a nun.--THE CLOISTER, the monastic life. [O. Fr. _cloistre_ (A.S. _clauster_)--L. _claustrum_--_claud[)e]re_, _clausum_, to shut.]

CLOKE, kl[=o]k, _n._ Same as CLOAK.

CLOMB, kl[=o]m, old _pa.t._ of CLIMB.

CLONIC, klon'ik, _adj._ pertaining to clonus, with alternate convulsive contractions and relaxations of the muscles (of spasms)--opp. to _Tonic_.--_n._ CL[=O]'NUS, a clonic spasm. [Gr.]

CLOOP, kloop, _n._ the sound made when the cork is drawn from a bottle. [From the sound.]

CLOOT, kloot, _n._ a cloven hoof: (_pl._) the devil.--_n._ CLOOT'IE, the devil, because of his cloven hoof. [Scot.; ety. dub.]

CLOSE, kl[=o]s, _adj._ shut up: with no opening: confined, unventilated: stifling: narrow: stingy: near, in time or place: intimate: compact, as opposed to _discursive_: crowded: hidden: reserved: private: secret.--_adv._ in a close manner: tightly; nearly: densely.--_n._ an enclosed place: a small enclosed field: a narrow passage of a street: the precinct of a cathedral.--_adjs._ CLOSE'-BAND'ED, closely united; CLOSE'-BARRED, firmly closed; CLOSE'-BOD'IED, fitting close to the body.--_n._ CLOSE'-CORPOR[=A]'TION, a corporation which fills up its own vacancies, without outside interference.--_adjs._ CLOSE'-FIST'ED, CLOSE'-HAND'ED, penurious, covetous; CLOSE'-GRAINED, with the fibres, &c., close together, compact; CLOSE'-HAULED, noting the trim of a ship when sailing as near as possible to the wind.--_adv._ CLOSE'LY.--_ns._ CLOSE'NESS; CLOSE'-STOOL, a chamber utensil enclosed in a box or stool; CLOSE'-SEA'SON, CLOSE'-TIME, a time of the year when it is against the law to kill certain animals, esp. game.--_adj._ CLOSE'-TONGUED (_Shak._), cautious in speaking. [Fr. _clos_, shut--L. _claud[)e]re_, _clausum_, to shut.]

CLOSE, kl[=o]z, _v.t._ to make close: to draw together and unite: to finish.--_v.i._ to come together: to grapple: to come to an end (_with_).--_n._ the manner or time of closing: a pause or stop: the end: junction: (_Shak._) encounter.--_ns._ CLOS'ER, one who concludes; CLOS'ING, enclosing: ending: agreement; CLOS'URE, the act of closing: the end: the stopping of a debate in the House of Commons by the vote of the House.--CLOSE A BARGAIN, to make an agreement; CLOSE WITH, to accede to: to grapple with.--WITH CLOSED DOORS, in private, the public being excluded, as in special cases in court, &c.

CLOSET, kloz'et, _n._ a small private room: a recess off a room: a privy: the private chamber of a sovereign, an apartment for private audience or council, or for private or domestic devotions.--_v.t._ to shut up in or take into a closet: to conceal:--_pr.p._ clos'eting; _pa.p._ clos'eted.--_n._ BED'-CLOS'ET, a small recess for a bed. [O. Fr. _closet_, dim. of _clos_. See CLOSE.]

CLOT, klot, _n._ a mass of soft or fluid matter concreted, as blood.--_v.i._ to form into clots: to coagulate:--_pr.p._ clot'ting; _pa.p._ clot'ted.--_n._ CLOT'POLL (_Shak._), a clodpoll, a blockhead.--_v.t._ CLOT'TER, to coagulate.--_ns._ CLOT'TINESS; CLOT'TING, coagulation.--_adj._ CLOT'TY.--CLOTTED (also CLOUTED) CREAM, a famous Devonshire dainty, skimmed off milk that has been 'scalded' or heated after standing 24 hours, with a little sugar thrown on the top. [A.S. _clott_, a clod of earth; cf. Dut. _klos_, block; Dan. _klods_; Ger. _klotz_.]

CLOTH, kloth, _n._ woven material from which garments or coverings are made: clothing: the usual dress of a trade or profession, esp. the clerical:--_pl._ CLOTHS.--_v.t._ CLOTHE (kl[=o]_th_), to cover with a garment: to provide with clothes: (_fig._) to invest as with a garment: to cover:--_pr.p._ cl[=o]th'ing; _pa.t._ and _pa.p._ cl[=o]thed or clad.--_n.pl._ CLOTHES (kl[=o]_th_z, _coll._ kl[=o]z), garments or articles of dress: blankets for a bed.--_ns._ CLOTHES'-BAS'KET, a large basket for holding and carrying clothes; CLOTHES'-BRUSH, a brush for clothes; CLOTHES'-HORSE, CLOTHES'-SCREEN, a frame for hanging clothes on to dry; CLOTHES'-LINE, a rope or wire for hanging clothes on to dry; CLOTHES'-MOTH, one of various tineas whose larvæ feed on furs, woollens, &c., spinning cases out of these; CLOTHES'-PIN, a forked piece of wood to secure clothes on a line; CLOTHES'-PRESS, a place for holding clothes; CLOTH'-HALL, a cloth-exchange building or market; CLOTH'IER, one who makes or sells cloth; CLOTH'ING, clothes, garments: covering; CLOTH'-YARD, formerly the yard by which cloth was measured.--CLOTH OF GOLD, a tissue consisting of threads of gold and silk or wool; CLOTH OF STATE, a canopy; CLOTH-YARD SHAFT, an arrow a cloth-yard long.--CLOTHE IN WORDS, to express ideas in words; CLOTHE ON, or UPON, to invest: to cover.--AMERICAN CLOTH, a kind of enamelled cloth, used for covering chairs, &c.--THE CLOTH, the clerical profession: the clergy. [A.S. _cláth_, cloth; Ger. _kleid_, a garment.]

CLOTURE, klot'[=u]r, _n._ Same as CLOSURE. [Fr. _clôture_--L. _claud[)e]re_, _clausum_, to shut.]

CLOUD, klowd, _n._ a mass of fog, consisting of minute particles of water, often in a frozen state, floating in the atmosphere: (_fig._) anything unsubstantial: a great number or multitude of anything, as the New Test. 'cloud of witnesses:' anything that obscures, as a cloud: a dark spot on a lighter material: a great volume of dust or smoke: anything gloomy, overhanging, or bodeful.--_v.t._ to overspread with clouds: to darken: to defame: to stain with dark spots or streaks.--_v.i._ to become clouded or darkened.--_ns._ CLOUD'AGE; CLOUD'-BERR'Y, a low plant related to the bramble, found on elevated moors in Britain, with an orange-red berry of delightful flavour.--_adj._ CLOUD'-BUILT, made of clouds, unsubstantial.--_n._ CLOUD'-BURST, a sudden flood of rain over a small area.--_adjs._ CLOUD'-CAPT (_Shak._), capped with or touching the clouds; CLOUD'-COMPEL'LING, driving or collecting the clouds, an epithet of Jupiter; CLOUD'ED, hidden by clouds: (_fig._) darkened: indistinct: variegated with spots, as a 'clouded cane,' &c.--_n._ CLOUD'ERY.--_adv._ CLOUD'ILY.--_ns._ CLOUD'INESS; CLOUD'ING, a cloudy appearance.--_adj._ growing dim.--_adjs._ CLOUD'-KISS'ING (_Shak._), touching the clouds; CLOUD'LESS, unclouded, clear.--_adv._ CLOUD'LESSLY.--_n._ CLOUD'LET, a little cloud.--_adjs._ CLOUD'-TOPPED, covered with or touching the clouds; CLOUD'Y, darkened with, or consisting of, clouds: obscure: gloomy: stained with dark spots: (_coll._) 'shady.'--WAIT TILL THE CLOUDS ROLL BY, to wait for more favourable circumstances.--UNDER A CLOUD, in trouble or disfavour. [A.S. _clúd_, a hill, then a cloud, the root idea being a mass or ball. CLOD and CLOT are from the same root.]

CLOUGH, kluf, or klow, _n._ a ravine: a valley. [Scot. _cleuch_; ety. dub.]

CLOUR, kl[=oo]r, _n._ a knock: a swelling caused by a knock.--_v.t._ to knock: to raise a bump. [Scot.; cf. Ice. _klór_.]

CLOUT, klowt, _n._ a piece of cloth used for mending: a rag: a piece of cloth used by archers to shoot at, then the shot itself: a blow: a cuff.--_v.t._ to mend with a patch: to cover with a cloth: to cuff.--_p.adj._ CLOUT'ED (_Shak._), heavy and patched, as shoes having nails in the soles: covered with a clout.--_adj._ CLOUT'ERLY, clownish.--_ns._ CLOUT'-NAIL, a large-headed nail used for the soles of boots; CLOUT'-SHOE, a shoe having the sole protected by clout-nails. [A.S. _clút_; cf. Ice. _klútr_, a kerchief; Dan. _klud_, rag.]

CLOUTED, klowt'ed, _p.adj._ clotted, as cream. [See CLOT.]

CLOVE, kl[=o]v, _pa.t._ of CLEAVE.--_n._ CLOVE'-HITCH (see HITCH.)

CLOVE, kl[=o]v, _n._ the unexpanded flower-bud of the clove-tree, a native of the Moluccas, used as a spice.--_ns._ CLOVE'-GILL'YFLOWER, a clove-scented species of pink; CLOVE'-PINK, a variety of pink which has an odour like that of cloves. [Fr. _clou_, in full _clou de girofle_, nail of the girofle, so called from the shape of the bud and its stalk--L. _clavus_, a nail.]

CLOVEN, cl[=o]v'n, _p.adj._ split: divided.--_adjs._ CLOV'EN-FOOT'ED, CLOV'EN-HOOFED, having the hoof divided, as the ox or sheep.--THE CLOVEN HOOF, applied to any indication of devilish agency or temptation, from the early representation of the devil with cloven hoofs--prob. from Pan, some of whose characteristics he shares. [Pa.p. of CLEAVE, to divide.]

CLOVER, kl[=o]v'[.e]r, _n._ a genus of plants containing a great number of species, natives chiefly of temperate climates, affording rich pasturage.--_adj._ CLOV'ERED, covered with clover.--_n._ CLOV'ER-GRASS, clover.--_adj._ CLOV'ERY, abounding in clover.--LIVE IN CLOVER, to live luxuriously or in abundance. [A.S. _cláfre_; Dut. _klaver_; Dan. _klöver_; Ger. _klee_.]

CLOWN, klown, _n._ a rustic or country-fellow: one with the rough manners of a countryman: an ill-bred fellow: a fool or buffoon.--_ns._ CLOWN'ERY, a clown's performance; CLOWN'ING, acting the clown.--_adj._ CLOWN'ISH, of or like a clown: coarse and awkward: rustic.--_adv._ CLOWN'ISHLY.--_ns._ CLOWN'ISHNESS; CLOWN'SHIP. [Prob. conn. with CLOD, and CLOT.]

CLOY, kloi, _v.t._ to fill to loathing: to satiate: (_Spens._) to gore:--_pr.p._ cloy'ing; _pa.p._ cloyed.--_adjs._ CLOYED, clagged: cumbered; CLOY'ING, satiating; CLOY'LESS (_Shak._) that cannot cloy.--_n._ CLOY'MENT (_Shak._), satiety, surfeit.--_adj._ CLOY'SOME, satiating. [Fr. _clouer_, to drive a nail into, to spike or stop, as a gun, from L. _clavus_, a nail.]

CLOY, kloi, _v.t._ (_Shak._) to stroke with a claw. [Perh. a corr. of CLAW.]

CLUB, klub, _n._ a heavy tapering stick, knobby or massy at one end, used to strike with: a cudgel: a bat used in certain games: an instrument for playing golf, variously with wooden heads, iron heads, and wooden heads with brass soles: a bunch; one of the four suits of cards: a combination: a clique, set: an association of persons for the joint study of literature, politics, &c., or for social ends: an association of persons who possess a building as a common resort for the members: a club-house, or the house occupied by a club.--_v.t._ to beat with a club: to gather into a bunch: to combine: to throw soldiers into confusion.--_v.i._ to join together for some common end: to combine together: to share in a common expense.--_adjs._ CLUB'BABLE, sociable; CLUBBED, like a club.--_n._ CLUB'BING, beating: combination: a disease in some plants.--_adj._ CLUB'BISH, given to clubs.--_ns._ CLUB'BISM, the club system; CLUB'BIST, CLUB'-FOOT, a deformed foot.--_adj._ CLUB'-FOOT'ED.--_n._ CLUB'-GRASS, a species of grass having a club-shaped articulation.--_v.t._ CLUB'-HAUL, (_naut._), to tack by dropping the lee anchor and slipping the cable.--_adj._ CLUB'HEAD'ED, having a thick head.--_ns._ CLUB'-HOUSE, a house for the accommodation of a club; CLUB'-LAW, government by violence; CLUB'-MAN, one who carries a club: a member of a club; CLUB'-MAS'TER, the manager of, or purveyor for, a club; CLUB'-MOSS, one of the four genera of _Lycopodiaceæ_; CLUB'-ROOM, the room in which a club meets; CLUB'-RUSH, a plant of many varieties of the genus _Scripus_ or rush.--_n.pl._ CLUBS (see CLUMPS). [Ice. and Sw. _klubba_; same root as CLUMP.]

CLUCK, kluk, _n._ the call of a hen to her chickens: any similar sound.--_v.i._ to make the sound of a hen when calling on her chickens.--_n._ CLUCK'ING, the noise made by a hen when calling her chickens.--_adj._ that clucks. [From the sound, like Dut. _klokken_, Ger. _glucken_, Dan. _klukke_.]

CLUE, kl[=oo] (see CLEW).--_adj._ CLUE'LESS, without trace.

CLUMBER, klumb'[.e]r, _n._ a kind of spaniel. [_Clumber_, in Notts, a seat of the Duke of Newcastle.]

CLUMP, klump, _n._ a thick, short, shapeless piece of anything: a cluster of trees or shrubs: a thick sole put on in addition.--_v.i._ to walk heavily.--_v.t._ to put in a clump.--_n.pl._ CLUMPS, a parlour game of question and answer--also CLUBS.--_adj._ CLUMP'Y, abounding in clumps: heavy. [Prob. Scand.; Dan. _klump_, a lump. Cf. Ger. _klump_, and CLUB.]

CLUMSY, klum'zi, _adj._ shapeless: ill-made: unwieldy: awkward: ungainly.--_adj._ CLUM'SILY.--_n._ CLUM'SINESS. [M. E. _clomsen_, to be stiff or benumbed; most prob. Scand.; allied to CLAMP.]

CLUNCH, klunsh, _n._ the miner's name for tough indurated clay, sometimes found in the coal-measures. [Ety. dub.; prob. related to CLUMP.]

CLUNG, klung, _pa.t._ and _pa.p._ of CLING.

CLUNK, klungk, _n._ the sound of a liquid coming out of a bottle when the cork has been quickly drawn.--_v.i._ to make such a sound. [Scot.; from the sound.]

CLUPEOID, kl[=oo]'p[=e]-oid, _n._ a kind of herring. [L. _clupea_, a kind of fish.]

CLUSTER, klus't[.e]r, _n._ a number of things of the same kind growing or joined together: a bunch: a mass: a crowd.--_v.i._ to grow or gather into clusters.--_v.t._ to collect into clusters; to cover with clusters.--_adjs._ CLUS'TERED, grouped; CLUS'TERING, CLUS'TERY.--CLUSTERED COLUMN, a pier which consists of several columns or shafts clustered together. [A.S. _clyster_; Low Ger. _kluster_; cf. CLOT.]

CLUTCH, kluch, _v.t._ to close the hand: to carry off: to hold firmly: to seize or grasp.--_n._ a grasp; seizure.--_n.pl._ CLUTCH'ES, the hands or paws: cruelty: rapacity. [M. E. _cloche_, _cloke_, claw; prob. allied to M. E. _clechen_--A.S. _gelæccan_. Cf. LATCH.]

CLUTCH, kluch, _n._ (_prov._) a brood of chickens, a 'sitting' of eggs.--_v.t._ to hatch.

CLUTTER, klut'[.e]r, _n._ confusion: stir: noise.--_v.i._ to crowd together: to go about noisily.--_v.t._ to pack. [A variant of CLATTER.]

CLY, kl[=i], _v.t._ (_slang_) to seize, steal.--_ns._ CLY'-FAK'ER, a pickpocket; CLY'-FAK'ING, pocket-picking. [Prob. related to CLAW; referred by some to Dut. _kleed_, a garment, 'to fake a cly' = to take a garment.]

CLYPEUS, klip'[=e]-us, _n._ the shield-like part of an insect's head.--_adjs._ CLYP'[=E]AL, CLYP'[=E]ATE, CLYP'[=E]IFORM, in the shape or form of a shield. [L. _clipeus_, _clypeus_, a shield.]

CLYSTER, klis't[.e]r, _n._ a liquid injected into the intestines to wash them out.--_n._ CLYS'TER-PIPE (_Shak._), a pipe or syringe for injecting a clyster. [Fr.,--L.,--Gr. _klyzein_, to wash out.]

CNIDA, kn[=i]'da, _n._ one of the thread-cells of the _Coelenterata_, whence is their power of stinging:--_pl._ CN[=I]'DÆ. [Late L.,--Gr. _knid[=e]_, a nettle.]

CO., k[=o], an abbreviation for COMPANY.

CO-, k[=o], a common prefix, signifying jointness, accompaniment, connection. [L. _cum_, with.]

COACH, k[=o]ch, _n._ a large, close, four-wheeled carriage: a private tutor: a professional trainer in athletics.--_v.t._ to carry in a coach: to tutor, instruct, prepare others for, as an examination or a rowing contest, &c.--_v.t._ to study under a tutor.--_ns._ COACH'-BOX, the seat on which the driver of a coach sits; COACH'DOG, a spotted dog, kept chiefly as an attendant on coaches, called also _Dalmatian Dog_; COACH'EE, COACH'Y, a coachman; COACH'-FELL'OW, a yoke-fellow, comrade; COACH'-HIRE, money paid for the use of a hired coach; COACH'-HORSE, a horse used for drawing a coach; COACH'-HOUSE, a house to keep a coach in; COACH'ING, travelling by coach: tutoring: instruction; COACH'MAN, the driver of a coach; COACH'-OFF'ICE, a booking-office for passengers and parcels by stage-coach; COACH'-STAND, a place where coaches stand for hire; COACH'-WHEEL; COACH'-WHIP.--_adj._ COACH'Y, pertaining to a coach. [Fr. _coche_--Hung. _kocsi_ (pron. kot'shi), from _Kocs_, a place south of Komorn.]

COACT, k[=o]-akt', _v.i._ (_Shak._) to act together.--_adj._ COACT'IVE (_Shak._), acting together.--_n._ COACTIV'ITY.

COACT, k[=o]-akt', _v.t._ to compel.--_n._ COAC'TION, compulsion.--_adj._ COACT'IVE, compulsory. [L. _cog[)e]re_, _coactum_, to compel.]

COADJACENT, k[=o]-ad-j[=a]s'ent, _adj._ contiguous.--_n._ COADJAC'ENCY. [CO- and ADJACENT.]

COADJUTANT, k[=o]-ad-j[=oo]'tant, or ko-ad'joo-tant, _adj._ mutually helping or assisting.--_n._ one of several who help another.--_ns._ COADJU'TOR, a helper or assistant: an associate:--_fem._ COADJU'TRESS, COADJU'TRIX; COADJU'TORSHIP. [L. _co_, with, _adjutor_, a helper--_ad_, to, _juv-[=a]re_, to help.]

COADUNATE, k[=o]-ad'[=u]-n[=a]t, _v.t._ to unite: to combine.--_n._ COADUN[=A]'TION.--_adj._ COAD'UN[=A]TIVE. [CO-, and L. _adun[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to unite.]

CO-AGENCY, k[=o]-[=a]'jen-si, _n._ agency with another.--_n._ CO-[=A]'GENT, one acting with another.

COAGULATE, k[=o]-ag'[=u]-l[=a]t, _v.t._ to make to curdle or congeal.--_v.i._ to curdle or congeal.--_adj._ clotted: congealed.--_n._ COAGULABIL'ITY.--_adj._ COAG'ULABLE.--_ns._ COAG[=U]'LANT, a substance which causes coagulation, as rennet; COAGUL[=A]'TION.--_adjs._ COAG'UL[=A]TIVE; COAG'UL[=A]TORY.--_n._ COAG'ULUM, what is coagulated. [L. _coagul[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, _co-_, together, _ag-[)e]re_, to drive.]

COAITA, k[=o]-[=i]'ta, _n._ a small South American monkey--the red-faced Spider Monkey.

COAL, k[=o]l, _n._ a solid, black, combustible substance used for fuel, dug out of the earth: cinder.--_v.i._ to take in coal.--_v.t._ to supply with coal.--_n._ COAL'-BED, a stratum of coal.--_adj._ COAL'-BLACK, black as coal, very black.--_ns._ COAL'-BOX, a box for holding coal; COAL'-BRASS, a name applied to the pyrites in the coal-measures; COAL'FIELD, a field or district containing coal strata; COAL'-FISH, a fish of the cod family, so named from the black colour of its back; COAL'-GAS, the mixture of gases produced by the destructive distillation of coal, chiefly carburetted hydrogen--giving the gaslight in common use; COAL'-HEAV'ER, one employed in carrying coal; COAL'-HOUSE, a covered-in place for keeping coal; COAL'MAN, one who has to do with coals; COAL'-MAS'TER, the owner or lessee of a coalfield; COAL'-MEAS'URE, a measure by which the quantity of coal is ascertained: (_pl._) the group of carboniferous strata in which coal is found (_geol._); COAL'-MINE, COAL'-PIT, a pit or mine from which coal is dug; COAL'-OWN'ER, one who owns a colliery; COAL'-PLANT, a fossil plant of the carboniferous strata; COAL'-SCUTT'LE, a vessel for holding coal; COAL'-TAR, or _Gas-tar_, a thick, black, opaque liquid which condenses in the pipes when coal or petroleum is distilled; COAL'-TRIM'MER, one who stores or shifts coal on board vessels; COAL'-WHIP'PER, one employed in unloading coal from vessels at anchor to barges which convey it to the wharves.--_adj._ COAL'Y, of or like coal.--COALING STATION, a port at which steamships take in coal; COAL-SCUTTLE BONNET, a woman's bonnet, shaped like a coal-scuttle upside down.--BLIND or ANTHRACITE COAL, that which does not flame when kindled; BITUMINOUS COAL, that which does; BROWN COAL (see BROWN); CAKING COAL, a bituminous coal which cakes or fuses into one mass in the fire; CANNEL or PARROT COAL (see CANNEL); CHERRY or SOFT COAL, coal breaking off easily into small, irregular cubes, having beautiful shining lustre; SPLINT, HARD, or BLOCK COAL, plentiful in Scotland, hard, breaking into cuboidal blocks.--BLOW THE COALS, to excite passion; CARRY COALS TO NEWCASTLE, to take a thing where it is least needed; HAUL OVER THE COALS, reprimand--from the discipline applied to heretics; HEAP COALS OF FIRE ON THE HEAD, to excite remorse by returning good for evil (Rom. xii. 20). [A.S. _col_; cog. with Ice. _kol_, Ger. _kohle_.]

COALESCE, k[=o]-al-es', _v.i._ to grow together or unite into one body: to associate.--_adj._ COALES'CENT, uniting.--_n._ COALES'CENCE, union. [L. _coalesc[)e]re_, _co-_, together, and _alesc[)e]re_, to grow up.]

COALITION, k[=o]-al-ish'un, _n._ act of coalescing, or uniting into one body: a union of persons, states, &c., which agree to sink their differences and act in common: alliance.--_v.i._ C[=O]'ALISE, to make an alliance.--_n._ COALI'TIONIST, one of a coalition.

COAMINGS, k[=o]m'ingz, _n.pl._ (_naut._) raised work about the edges of the hatches of a ship to prevent the water from running into the apartments below. [Der. unknown.]

COAPTATION, ko-ap-t[=a]'shun, _n._ adaptation of parts to each other. [L.]

COARB. See COMARB.

COARCTATE, k[=o]-ark't[=a]t, _adj._ compressed.--_n._ COARCT[=A]'TION. [L. _coart[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to compress together.]

COARSE, k[=o]rs, _adj._ rough: rude: uncivil: vulgar: harsh: gross.--_adj._ COARSE'-GRAINED, coarse in the grain, as wood: (_fig._) inelegant, gross.--_adv._ COARSE'LY.--_v.t._ COARS'EN, to make coarse.--_n._ COARSE'NESS.--_adj._ COARS'ISH, somewhat coarse. [From phrase 'in course,' hence _ordinary_.]

COAST, k[=o]st, _n._ side or border of land next the sea: the seashore: limit or border of a country.--_v.i._ to sail along or near a coast: to travel downhill on a bicycle with the feet on the foot-rests.--_v.t._ to sail by or near to.--_ns._ COAST'ER, a vessel that sails along the coast; COAST'-GUARD, a body of men organised to act as a guard along the coast, originally intended to prevent smuggling.--_adj._ COAST'ING, keeping near the coast: trading between ports in the same country.--_n._ the act of sailing, or of trading, along the coast: advances towards acquaintance, courtship: riding downhill on a bicycle with the feet up.--_ns._ COAST'-LINE, the line or boundary of a coast: shore-line; COAST'-WAIT'ER, a custom-house officer who waits upon and superintends the cargoes of vessels engaged in the coasting trade.--_advs._ COASTWARD, -S, toward the coast; COAST'WISE, along the coast.--_adj._ carried on along the coast. [O. Fr. _coste_ (Fr. _côte_)--L. _costa_, a rib, side.]

COAT, k[=o]t, _n._ a kind of outer garment: the hair or wool of a beast: vesture or habit: any covering: a garment worn by women and children, and hanging from the waist downwards: a membrane or layer, such as paint, &c.: a coat of arms.--_v.t._ to clothe: to cover with a coat or layer.--_ns._ COAT'-ARM'OUR, coat of arms: armorial devices; COAT'-CARD, a card bearing the representation of a coated figure, the king, queen, or knave--now, less correctly, called _Court-card_; COATEE', a close-fitting coat with short tails; COAT'ING, a covering: cloth for coats.--COAT OF ARMS, the family insignia embroidered on the surcoat worn over the hauberk, or coat of mail: the heraldic bearings of a gentleman; COAT OF MAIL, a piece of armour for the upper part of the body, made of metal scales or rings linked one with another.--TURN ONE'S COAT, to change one's principles, or to turn from one party to another. [O. Fr. _cote_ (Fr. _cotte_)--Low L. _cottus_, _cotta_, a tunic; the further ety. is uncertain.]

COATI, k[=o]-ä'ti, or k[=o]'a-ti, _n._ an American plantigrade carnivorous mammal allied to the raccoons.--Also COÄ'TI-MUN'DI. [Tupi.]

COAX, k[=o]ks, _v.t._ to persuade by fondling or flattery: to humour or soothe: to pet.--_ns._ COAX, COAX'ER, one who coaxes.--_adv._ COAX'INGLY. [M. E. _cokes_, a simpleton; of obscure origin.]

CO-AXIAL, k[=o]-ak'si-al, _adj._ having the same axis.--_adv._ COAX'IALLY.

COB, kob, _n._ a head of maize: a short-legged strong horse for heavy weights: a male swan--also COB'-SWAN.--_ns._ COB'LOAF, a large loaf: (_Shak._) an expression of contempt; COB'NUT, a large variety of the hazel-nut: a game played by children with nuts. [Prob. conn. with COP.]

COB, kob, _n._ a kind of composition of clay and straw for building.--_n._ COB'-WALL, a wall built of this.

COB, kob, _v.t._ to strike, to thump the buttocks.

COBALT, k[=o]'bawlt, _n._ a metal the ores of which are sparingly distributed--in the metallic state found in meteoric stones or aerolites, generally occurring combined with arsenic: a blue pigment, prepared from the foregoing--also C[=O]'BALT-BLUE.--_adj._ of this deep-blue colour.--_adjs._ COBALT'IC; COBALTIF'EROUS.--_n._ C[=O]'BALTITE, a sulpharsenide of cobalt. [Ger. _kobalt_, from _kobold_, a demon, a nickname given by the German miners, because they supposed it to be a mischievous and hurtful metal.]

COBBLE, kob'l, _n._ a stone worn smooth by water.--_n._ COBB'LE-STONE, a rounded stone used in paving.--_v.t._ to pave with such. [Ety. dub.]

COBBLE, kob'l, _v.t._ to patch up or mend coarsely, as shoes.--_ns._ COBB'LER, one who cobbles or mends shoes: a drink made up of wine, sugar, &c., and sucked through a straw; COBBLER'S PUNCH, a warm drink made of beer, with the addition of spirit, sugar, and spice. [Der. unknown.]

CO-BELLIGERENT, k[=o]-be-lij'e-rent, _adj._ and _n._ co-operating in warfare.

COBLE, COBBLE, kob'l, _n._ a small flat-bottomed fishing-boat. [Cf. W. _ceubal_, a hollow trunk, a boat.]

COBRA, COBRA DA CAPELLO, k[=o]'bra da ka-pel'o, _n._ a poisonous snake, native of the East Indies, which dilates the back and sides of the neck so as to resemble a hood. [Port., lit. 'snake of the hood.']

COBURG, k[=o]'burg, _n._ a thin fabric of worsted with cotton or silk, twilled on one side. [_Coburg_, a town in Germany.]