Chapter XXIV: Part 24

REMIT, r[=e]-mit', _v.t._ to relax: to pardon: to resign: to restore: to transmit, as money, &c.: to put again in custody: to transfer from one tribunal to another: to refer for information.--_v.i._ to abate in force or violence:--_pr.p._ remit'ting; _pa.t._ and _pa.p._ remit'ted.--_n._ (_law_) a communication from a superior court to one subordinate.--_ns._ REMIT'MENT, act of remitting; REMIT'TAL, a remitting: surrender; REMIT'TANCE, that which is remitted: the sending of money, &c., to a distance: also the sum or thing sent; REMITT[=EE]', the person to whom a remittance is sent.--_adj._ REMIT'TENT, increasing and remitting, or abating alternately, as a disease.--_ns._ REMIT'TER, one who makes a remittance; REMIT'TOR (_law_), a remitting to a former right or title--(_obs._) REMIT'TER. [O. Fr. _remettre_--L. _remitt[)e]re_, _remissum_--_re-_, back, _mitt[)e]re_, to send.]

REMNANT, rem'nant, _n._ that which remains behind after a part is removed, of a web of cloth, &c.: remainder: a fragment. [O. Fr. _remenant_, remainder.]

REMOBOTH, rem'[=o]-both, _n._ a class of isolated hermit societies in Syria which would be bound by no rule, after the regulation of monasticism by Pachomius and Basil--like the Sarabaites in Egypt.

REMODEL, r[=e]-mod'l, _v.t._ to model or fashion anew.

REMODIFICATION, r[=e]-mod-i-fi-k[=a]'shun, _n._ the act of modifying again.--_v.t._ REMOD'IFY, to mould anew.

REMOLADE, r[=e]-mo-lad', _n._ a kind of salad-dressing. [Fr.]

REMOLECULISATION, r[=e]-mol-ek'u-l[=i]-z[=a]-shun, _n._ a rearrangement of the molecules leading to the formation of new compounds.

REMOLLIENT, r[=e]-mol'i-ent, _adj._ mollifying.

REMOLTEN, r[=e]-m[=o]lt'n, _p.adj._ melted again.

REMONETISE, r[=e]-mon'e-t[=i]z, _v.t._ to restore to circulation in the form of money.--_n._ REMONETIS[=A]'TION.

REMONSTRANCE, r[=e]-mon'strans, _n._ strong statement of reasons against an act: expostulation.--_adj._ REMON'STRANT, inclined to remonstrate.--_n._ one who remonstrates.--_adv._ REMON'STRANTLY.--_n.pl._ REMON'STRANTS, the Dutch Arminians whose divergence from Calvinism was expressed in five articles in the Remonstrance of 1610.--_v.i._ REMON'STR[=A]TE, to set forth strong reasons against a measure.--_n._ REMONSTR[=A]'TION.--_adjs._ REMON'STRATIVE, REMON'STRATORY, expostulatory.--_n._ REMON'STR[=A]TOR.--GRAND REMONSTRANCE, a famous statement of abuses presented to Charles I. by the House of Commons in 1641. [L. _re-_, again, _monstr[=a]re_, to point out.]

REMONTANT, r[=e]-mon'tant, _adj._ blooming a second time.--_n._ a flower which blooms twice in a season.

REMORA, rem'[=o]-ra, _n._ the sucking-fish, a genus not far removed from mackerel: an obstacle: a stoppage: (_her._) a serpent.

REMORSE, r[=e]-mors', _n._ the gnawing pain of anguish or guilt: (_obs._) pity, softening.--_v.t._ REMORD' (_obs._), to strike with remorse.--_n._ REMORD'ENCY, compunction.--_adj._ REMORSE'FUL, full of remorse: compassionate.--_adv._ REMORSE'FULLY.--_n._ REMORSE'FULNESS, the state of being remorseful.--_adj._ REMORSE'LESS, without remorse: cruel.--_adv._ REMORSE'LESSLY.--_n._ REMORSE'LESSNESS. [O. Fr. _remors_ (Fr. _remords_)--Low L. _remorsus_--L. _remord[=e]re_, _remorsum_, to bite again--_re-_, again, _mord[=e]re_, to bite.]

REMOTE, r[=e]-m[=o]t', _adj._ moved back to a distance in time or place: far: distant: primary, as a cause: not agreeing: not nearly related.--_adv._ REMOTE'LY.--_ns._ REMOTE'NESS; REM[=O]'TION (_Shak._), act of removing: remoteness. [_Remove._]

REMOULD, r[=e]-m[=o]ld', _v.t._ to mould or shape anew.

REMOUNT, r[=e]-mownt', _v.t._ and _v.i._ to mount again.--_n._ a fresh horse, or supply of horses.

REMOVE, r[=e]-m[=oo]v', _v.t._ to put from its place: to take away: to withdraw: to displace: to make away with.--_v.i._ to go from one place to another.--_n._ any indefinite distance: a step in any scale of gradation, as promotion from one class to another, also a class or division: a dish to be changed while the rest remain: (_Shak._) the raising of a siege, a posting-stage.--_n._ REMOVABIL'ITY.--_adj._ REMO'VABLE, that may be removed.--_adv._ REMO'VABLY.--_n._ REMO'VAL, the act of taking away: displacing: change of place: a euphemism for murder.--_adj._ REMOVED' (_Shak._), remote: distant by degrees of relationship.--_ns._ REMO'VEDNESS (_Shak._), the state of being removed: remoteness; REMO'VER, one who removes: (_Bacon_) an agitator.--REMOVAL TERMS (_Scot._), Whitsunday and Martinmas. [O. Fr.,--L. _remov[=e]re_, _rem[=o]tum_--_re-_, away, _mov[=e]re_, to move.]

REMPLI, rong-pl[=e]', _adj._ (_her._) having another tincture than its own covering the greater part. [Fr.]

REMPLISSAGE, rong-pl[=e]-säzh', _n._ padding. [Fr.]

REMUNERATE, r[=e]-m[=u]'n[.e]-r[=a]t, _v.t._ to render an equivalent for any service: to recompense.--_n._ REMUNERABIL'ITY, capability of being rewarded.--_adj._ REM[=U]'NERABLE, that may be remunerated: worthy of being rewarded.--_n._ REMUNER[=A]'TION, reward: recompense: requital.--_adj._ REM[=U]'NERATIVE, fitted to remunerate: lucrative: yielding due return.--_n._ REM[=U]'NERATIVENESS.--_adj._ REM[=U]'NERATORY, giving a recompense. [L. _remuner[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_re-_, in return, _muner[=a]re_, to give something--_munus_, _mun[)e]ris_, a gift.]

REMURMUR, r[=e]-mur'mur, _v.t._ to murmur again: to repeat in low sounds.--_v.i._ to murmur back.

REMUTATION, r[=e]-m[=u]-t[=a]'shun, _n._ alteration to a previous form.

RENAISSANCE, re-n[=a]'sans, _n._ a new birth: the period (in the 15th century) at which the revival of arts and letters took place, marking the transition from the Middle Ages to the modern world--hence 'Renaissance architecture,' &c.--_adj._ relating to the foregoing. [Fr.; cf. _Renascent_.]

RENAL, r[=e]-nal, _adj._ pertaining to the reins or kidneys.--_n._ REN, the kidney:--_pl._ RENES (r[=e]'nez). [L. _renalis_--_renes_, the kidneys.]

RENAME, r[=e]-n[=a]m', _v.t._ to give a new name to.

RENARD=_Reynard_ (q.v.).

RENASCENT, r[=e]-nas'ent, _adj._ rising again into being.--_ns._ RENAS'CENCE, RENAS'CENCY, the same as RENAISSANCE.--_adj._ RENAS'CIBLE, capable of being reproduced. [L. _renascens_, _-entis_, pr.p. of _renasci_--_re-_, again, _nasci_, to be born.]

RENATE, r[=e]-n[=a]t', _adj._ (_obs._) born again: renewed.

RENAVIGATE, re-nav'i-g[=a]t, _v.t._ to navigate again.

RENCOUNTER, ren-kownt'[.e]r, RENCONTRE, räng-kong'tr, _n._ a meeting in contest: a casual combat: a collision.--_v.t._ to encounter. [Fr. _rencontre_.]

REND, rend, _v.t._ to tear asunder with force: to split: to tear away.--_v.i._ to become torn: _pa.t._ and _pa.p._ rent. [A.S. _rendan_, to tear.]

RENDER, ren'd[.e]r, _v.t._ to give up: to make up: to deliver, furnish, present: to cause to become: to translate into another language: to perform officially, as judgment: to cause to be: to reproduce, as music: to clarify: to plaster without the use of lath.--_n._ a surrender: a payment of rent: an account given.--_adj._ REN'DERABLE.--_ns._ REN'DERER; REN'DERING, the act of rendering: version: translation: interpretation; RENDI'TION, the act of surrendering, as fugitives from justice: translation.--_adj._ REND'IBLE, capable of being yielded up, or of being translated. [O. Fr. _rendre_--L. _redd[)e]re_--_re-_, away, _d[)a]re_, to give.]

RENDEZVOUS, ren'de-v[=oo], or räng'-, _n._ an appointed place of meeting, esp. for troops or ships: a place for enlistment: a refuge:--_pl._ REN'DEZVOUS.--_v.i._ to assemble at any appointed place. [Fr. _rendez vous_, render yourselves--_rendre_, to render.]

RENEGADE, ren'[=e]-g[=a]d, _n._ one faithless to principle or party: an apostate: a deserter--also RENEG[=A]'DO.--_n._ REN'EGATE, a renegade.--_adj._ apostate, traitorous.--_n._ RENEG[=A]'TION.--_v.t._ and _v.i._ REN[=E]GE' (_Shak._), to deny, disown: to revoke at cards--also RENIG' (_U.S._).--_n._ REN[=E]'GER (_obs._). [Sp.,--Low L. _renegatus_--L. _re-_, inten., _neg[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to deny.]

RENERVE, r[=e]-n[.e]rv', _v.t._ to reinvigorate.

RENEW, r[=e]-n[=u]', _v.t._ to renovate: to transform to new life, revive: to begin again: to make again: to invigorate: to substitute: to regenerate.--_v.i._ to be made new: to begin again.--_n._ RENEWABIL'ITY.--_adj._ RENEW'ABLE, that may be renewed.--_ns._ RENEW'AL, renovation: regeneration: restoration; RENEW'EDNESS; RENEW'ER; RENEW'ING.

RENFIERSE, ren-f[=e]rs', _v.t._ (_Spens._) to reinforce.--_pa.p._ RENFORST'.

RENIDIFY, r[=e]-nid'i-f[=i], _v.i._ to build another nest.--_n._ RENIDIFIC[=A]'TION.

RENIFORM, ren'i-form, _adj._ (_bot._) kidney-shaped. [L. _renes_, the kidneys, _forma_, form.]

RENITENCE, ren'i-tens, or r[=e]-n[=i]'tens, _n._ the resistance of a body to pressure: disinclination--also REN'ITENCY.--_adj._ REN'ITENT. [Fr.,--L. _renitens_, _-entis_, pr.p. of _reniti_, to resist.]

RENNE, ren, _v.i._ (_Spens._) to run.

RENNET, ren'et, _n._ prepared inner membrane of a calf's stomach, used to make milk coagulate--also RUNN'ET.--_v.t._ to treat with rennet.--_n._ RENN'ET-BAG, the fourth stomach of a ruminant. [A.S. _rinnan_, to run; Old Dut. _rinsel_, curds.]

RENNET, ren'et, _n._ a sweet kind of apple. [O. Fr. _reinette_, dim. of _reine_, queen--L. _regina_, a queen; or _rainette_, dim. of _raine_, a frog--L. _rana_.]

RENOMINATE, r[=e]-nom'i-n[=a]t, _v.t._ to nominate again.--_n._ RENOMIN[=A]'TION.

RENOUNCE, r[=e]-nowns', _v.t._ to disclaim: to disown: to reject publicly and finally: to forsake.--_v.i._ to fail to follow suit at cards.--_n._ a failure to follow suit at cards.--_ns._ RENOUNCE'MENT, act of renouncing, disclaiming, or rejecting; RENOUN'CER. [O. Fr.,--L. _renunti[=a]re_--_re-_, away, _nunti[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to announce--_nuntius_, a messenger.]

RENOVATE, ren'[=o]-v[=a]t, _v.t._ to renew or make new again: to restore to the original state.--_ns._ RENOV[=A]'TION, renewal: state of being renewed: (_theol._) regeneration: RENOV[=A]'TIONIST, one who believes in the improvement of society by the spiritual renovation of the individual; REN'OV[=A]TOR. [L. _re-_, again, _nov[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to make new--_novus_, new.]

RENOWN, r[=e]-nown', _n._ a great name: celebrity: éclat.--_v.t._ to make famous.--_adj._ RENOWNED', celebrated: illustrious: famous.--_adv._ RENOWN'EDLY.--_n._ RENOWN'ER, one who gives renown: a swaggerer.--_adj._ RENOWN'LESS. [O. Fr. _renoun_ (Fr. _renom_)--L. _re-_, again, _nomen_, a name.]

RENT, rent, _n._ an opening made by rending: fissure: break: tear: a schism, as a rent in a church. [_Rend._]

RENT, rent, _n._ annual payment in return for the use of property held of another, esp. houses and lands: revenue.--_v.t._ to hold or occupy by paying rent: to let, or to hire, for a rent.--_v.i._ to be let for rent: to endow.--_adj._ RENT'ABLE.--_ns._ RENT'AL, a schedule or account of rents, with the tenants' names, &c.: a rent-roll: rent; RENT'ALLER; RENT'-CHARGE, a rent on a conveyance of land in fee simple; RENT'-DAY, the day on which rents are paid; RENTE (Fr.), annual income; RENT'ER, one who holds by paying rent for; RENT'ER-WARD'EN, the warden of a company who receives rents.--_adj._ RENT'-FREE, without payment of rent.--_ns._ RENT'-GATH'ERER, a collector of rents; RENT'-ROLL, a roll or account of rents: a rental or schedule of rents. [Fr. _rente_--L. _reddita_ (_pecunia_), money paid--_redd[)e]re_, to pay.]

RENT, rent, _pa.t._ and _pa.p._ of _rend_.

RENTER, ren't[.e]r, _v.t._ to sew together edge to edge, without doubling.--_n._ RENT'ERER. [Fr. _rentraire_, to sew together.]

RENTIER, rong-ty[=a]', _n._ one who has a fixed income from stocks, &c.: a fund holder.

RENUENT, ren'[=u]-ent, _adj._ (_anat._) applied to muscles which throw back the head. [L. _renuens_, pr.p. of _renu[)e]re_, to nod the head.]

RENULE, ren'[=u]l, _n._ a small kidney. [L. _ren_, kidney.]

RENUMBER, r[=e]-num'b[.e]r, _v.t._ to affix a new number.--_v.t._ REN[=U]'MER[=A]TE, to count again.

RENUNCIATION, re-nun-si-[=a]'shun, _n._ disowning: rejection: abandonment: (_law_) the legal act by which a person abandons a right acquired, but without transferring it to another: in the Anglican baptismal service, the part in which the candidate in person or by his sureties renounces the devil and all his works.--_n._ RENUN'CIANCE, renunciation.--_adj._ RENUN'CI[=A]TORY.--RENUNCIATION OF A LEASE, the surrender of a lease. [_Renounce._]

RENVERSE, ren-v[.e]rs', _v.t._ (_Spens._) to reverse: to upset.--_adj._ (_her._) reversed.--_n._ RENVERSE'MENT.

RENVOY, ren-voi', _v.t._ (_obs._) to send back.--Also _n._

REOBTAIN, r[=e]-ob-t[=a]n', _v.t._ to obtain again.--_adj._ REOBTAIN'ABLE.

REOCCUPY, r[=e]-ok'[=u]-p[=i], _v.t._ to occupy anew.--_n._ REOCCUP[=A]'TION.

REOPEN, r[=e]-[=o]'pn, _v.t._ and _v.i._ to open again.

REOPPOSE, r[=e]-[=o]-p[=o]z', _v.t._ to oppose again.

REORDAIN, r[=e]-or-d[=a]n', _v.t._ to ordain again, when the first ordination is defective.--_n._ REORDIN[=A]'TION, a second ordination.

REORDER, r[=e]-or'd[.e]r, _v.t._ to repeat a command: to arrange anew.

REORGANISE, r[=e]-or'gan-[=i]z, _v.t._ to organise anew: to rearrange.--_n._ REORGANIS[=A]'TION, the act of reorganising, as of troops.

REORIENT, r[=e]-[=o]'ri-ent, _adj._ arising again.

REOSSIFY, r[=e]-os'i-f[=i], _v.t._ to ossify again.

REP, REPP, rep, _n._ a kind of cloth having a finely corded surface. [Prob. a corruption of _rib_.]

REP, rep, _n._ a slang abbreviation of _reputation_.

REPACE, r[=e]-p[=a]s', _v.t._ to pace again, retrace.

REPACIFY, r[=e]-pas'i-f[=i], _v.t._ to pacify again.

REPACK, r[=e]-pak', _v.t._ to pack a second time.--_n._ REPACK'ER.

REPAID, r[=e]-p[=a]d', _pa.t._ and _pa.p._ of _repay_.

REPAINT, r[=e]-p[=a]nt', _v.t._ to paint anew.

REPAIR, r[=e]-p[=a]r', _v.i._ to betake one's self to: to go: to resort.--_n._ a retreat or abode. [O. Fr. _repairer_, to return to a haunt--Low L. _répatri[=a]re_, to return to one's country--L. _re-_, back, _patria_, native country.]

REPAIR, r[=e]-p[=a]r', _v.t._ to restore after injury: to make amends for: to make good, as a loss: to mend: (_Spens._) to recover into position, as a weapon.--_n._ restoration after injury or decay: supply of loss.--_ns._ REPAIR'ER, one who restores or amends; REPAIR'MENT; REPARABIL'ITY.--_adj._ REP'ARABLE, that may be repaired.--_adv._ REP'ARABLY.--_n._ REPAR[=A]'TION, repair: supply of what is wasted: amends.--_adj._ REPAR'ATIVE, amending defect or injury.--_n._ that which restores to a good state: that which makes amends. [O. Fr. _reparer_--L. _repar[=a]re_--_re-_, again, _par[=a]re_, to prepare.]

REPAND, r[=e]-pand', _adj._ bent or curved backward or upward: (_bot._) of leaves with uneven, slightly sinuous margin.--_adjs._ REPANDODEN'T[=A]TE, repand and toothed; REPAND'OUS, curved convexly upward. [L. _repandus_--_re-_, back, _pandus_, bent.]

REPART, r[=e]-part', _v.t._ to divide, share.

REPARTEE, rep-ar-t[=e]', _n._ a smart, ready, and witty reply.--_v.i._ to make witty replies. [O. Fr. _repartie_--_repartir_, to go back again--_re-_, back, _partir_, to set out--L. _part[=i]ri_, to divide.]

REPARTIMIENTO, re-pär-ti-mi-en't[=o], _n._ a division: an assessment: allotment. [Sp.]

REPARTITION, r[=e]-par-tish'un, _n._ a second partition: a division into smaller parts.

REPASS, r[=e]-pas', _v.t._ to pass again: to travel back.--_v.i._ to pass or move back.--_n._ REPASS'AGE, the process of passing a second coat of glue as a finish over unburnished surfaces.

REPASSION, r[=e]-pash'un, _n._ the reception of an effect from one body to another.

REPAST, r[=e]-past', _n._ a meal: the food taken: victuals: repose--(_obs._) REPAS'TURE.--_v.t._ to feed.--_v.i._ to take food.--_n._ REPAST'ER, one who takes repast. [O. Fr.,--Low L. _repastus_ (whence Fr. _repas_)--L. _re-_, inten. _pastus_, food--_pasc[)e]re_, _pastum_, to feed.]

REPASTINATION, r[=e]-pas-tin-[=a]'shun, _n._ (_obs._) a second digging up, as of a garden.

REPATRIATE, r[=e]-p[=a]'tri-[=a]t, _v.t._ to restore to one's country.--_n._ REPATRI[=A]'TION.

REPAY, r[=e]-p[=a]', _v.t._ to pay back: to make return for: to recompense: to pay again or a second time.--_v.i._ to requite.--_adj._ REPAY'ABLE, that is to be repaid: due, as a bill due in thirty days.--_n._ REPAY'MENT, act of repaying: the money or thing repaid.

REPEAL, r[=e]-p[=e]l', _v.t._ to revoke by authority, as a law: to abrogate: to recall: to dismiss.--_n._ a revoking or annulling.--_ns._ REPEALABIL'ITY, REPEAL'ABLENESS.--_adj._ REPEAL'ABLE, that may be repealed.--_ns._ REPEAL'ER, one who repeals: one who seeks for a repeal, esp. of the union between Great Britain and Ireland; REPEAL'MENT, recall.--REPEAL AGITATION, a movement for the repeal of the legislative union between Great Britain and Ireland. [O. Fr. _rapeler_--_re-_, back, _apeler_--L. _appell[=a]re_, to call.]

REPEAT, r[=e]-p[=e]t', _v.t._ to do again: to speak again, to iterate: to quote from memory: to rehearse: (_Scots law_) to refund.--_v.i._ to strike the hours, as a watch: to recur: the act of repeating.--_n._ (_mus._) a part performed a second time: a mark directing a part to be repeated.--_adjs._ REPEAT'ABLE; REPEAT'ED, done again: frequent.--_adv._ REPEAT'EDLY, many times repeated: again and again: frequently.--_ns._ REPEAT'ER, one who, or that which, repeats: a decimal in which the same figure or figures are continually repeated: a watch that strikes again the previous hour at the touch of a spring: a frigate appointed to attend an admiral in a fleet, and to repeat any signal he makes: (_teleg._) an instrument for automatically retransmitting a message: in calico-printing, a figure repeated at equal intervals in a pattern; REPEAT'ING, the fraud of voting at an election for the same candidate more than once.--REPEATING FIREARM, a firearm that may be discharged many times in quick succession; REPEAT ONE'S SELF, to say again what one has said already; REPEAT SIGNALS, to repeat those of the senior officer: to make a signal again. [O. Fr. _repeter_ (Fr. _répéter_)--L. _repet[)e]re_, _repetitum_--_re-_, again, _pet[)e]re_, to seek.]

REPEL, r[=e]-pel', _v.t._ to drive back: to repulse: to check the advance of, to resist.--_v.i._ to act with opposing force: (_med._) to check or drive inwards:--_pr.p._ repel'ling; _pa.t._ and _pa.p._ repelled'.--_ns._ REPEL'LENCE, REPEL'LENCY.--_adj._ REPEL'LENT, driving back: able or tending to repel.--_n._ that which repels.--_n._ REPEL'LER.--_adj._ REPEL'LESS. [O. Fr.,--L. _repell[)e]re_--_re-_, back, _pell[)e]re_, to drive.]

REPENT, r[=e]-pent', _v.i._ to regret or sorrow for what one has done or left undone: to change from past evil: (_theol._) to feel such sorrow for sin as produces newness of life.--_v.t._ to remember with sorrow--often used impersonally, as 'it repenteth me.'--_adj._ REPENT'ABLE.--_n._ REPENT'ANCE, sorrow for what has been done or left undone: contrition for sin, producing newness of life.--_adj._ REPENT'ANT, repenting or sorry for past conduct: showing sorrow for sin.--_n._ a penitent.--_adv._ REPENT'ANTLY.--_n._ REPENT'ER.--_adv._ REPENT'INGLY.--_adj._ REPENT'LESS. [O. Fr. _repentir_--_re-_, and O. Fr. _pentir_--L. _poenit[=e]re_, to cause to repent.]

REPENT, r[=e]'pent, _adj._ (_bot._) creeping. [L. _rep[)e]re_, to creep.]

REPEOPLE, r[=e]-p[=e]'pl, _v.t._ to people anew.

REPERCEPT, r[=e]-p[.e]r-sept', _n._ a represented percept.--_n._ REPERCEP'TION.

REPERCOLATION, r[=e]-p[.e]r-ko-l[=a]'shun, _n._ in pharmacy, the successive application of the same menstruum to fresh parts of the substance to be percolated.

REPERCUSSION, r[=e]-p[.e]r-kush'un, _n._ a striking or driving back: reverberation: (_mus._) frequent repetition of the same sound.--_v.t._ REPERCUSS'.--_adj._ REPERCUSS'IVE, driving back: causing to reverberate. [L. _repercussio_--_re-_, back, _percut[)e]re_--_per_, through, _quat[)e]re_, to strike.]

REPERTOIRE, rep'[.e]r-twor, _n._ the list of musical works which a performer is ready to perform.

REPERTOR, r[=e]-p[.e]r'tor, _n._ a finder.

REPERTORY, rep'[.e]r-t[=o]-ri, _n._ a place where things are kept to be brought forth again: a treasury: a magazine. [Fr.,--Low L. _repertorium_--L. _reper[=i]re_, to find--_re-_, again, _par[)e]re_, to bring forth.]

REPERUSE, r[=e]-p[.e]r-[=u]z', _v.t._ to peruse again.--_n._ REPER[=U]S'AL.

REPET=L. _repetatur_, used in prescriptions=Let it be repeated.

REPETITION, rep-[=e]-tish'un, _n._ act of repeating: recital from memory.--_ns._ REP'ETEND, that part of a repeating decimal which recurs continually: the burden of a song; REPETENT', a tutor or private teacher in Germany.--_adjs._ REPETI'TIONAL, REPETI'TIONARY.--_n._ REPETI'TIONER.--_adj._ REPETI'TIOUS, using undue repetitions.--_n._ REPETI'TIOUSNESS.--_adj._ REPET'ITIVE.--_n._ REPET'ITOR, a repetent.

REPINE, r[=e]-p[=i]n', _v.i._ to fret one's self (with _at_ or _against_): to feel discontent: to murmur: to envy.--_n._ (_Shak._) a repining.--_ns._ REP[=I]'NER; REP[=I]'NING, the act of one who repines: (_Spens._) a failing, as of courage.--_adv._ REP[=I]'NINGLY.

REPIQUE, r[=e]-p[=e]k', _n._ at piquet, the winning of thirty points or more from combinations or in one's own hand, before playing begins.--_v.t._ to score a repique.

REPLACE, r[=e]-pl[=a]s', _v.t._ to place back: to put again in a former place, condition, &c.: to repay: to provide a substitute for: to take the place of.--_adj._ REPLACE'ABLE.--_ns._ REPLACE'MENT, act of replacing: the removal of an edge of crystal, by one plane or more; REPLAC'ER, a substitute; CAR'-REPLAC'ER, a device on American railways for replacing derailed wheels on the track.--REPLACING SWITCH, a pair of iron plates fitting over the rails, used as a bridge to replace on the track derailed railway stock.

REPLAIT, r[=e]-pl[=a]t', _v.t._ to plait or fold again.

REPLANT, r[=e]-plant', _v.t._ to plant anew: to reinstate.--_adj._ REPLANT'ABLE.--_n._ REPLANT[=A]'TION.

REPLEAD, r[=e]-pl[=e]d', _v.t._ and _v.i._ to plead again.--_n._ REPLEAD'ER, a second course allowed for the correction of mispleading.

REPLEDGE, r[=e]-plej', _v.t._ to pledge again: to demand judicially.--_n._ REPLED'GER.

REPLENISH, r[=e]-plen'ish, _v.t._ to fill again: to fill completely: to stock abundantly.--_p.adj._ REPLEN'ISHED (_Shak._), complete, consummate.--_ns._ REPLEN'ISHER, one who replenishes: (_electr._) a static induction machine used for maintaining the charge of a quadrant electrometer; REPLEN'ISHMENT. [O. Fr. _replenir_, from _replein_, full--_re-_, again, _plenus_, full.]

REPLETE, r[=e]-pl[=e]t', _adj._ full: completely filled, abounding.--_v.t._ to fill to repletion.--_ns._ REPLETE'NESS, REPL[=E]'TION, superabundant fullness: surfeit: (_med._) fullness of blood: plethora.--_adj._ REPL[=E]'TIVE.--_adv._ REPL[=E]'TIVELY.--_adj._ REPL[=E]'TORY. [O. Fr.,--L. _repletus_, pa.p. of _repl[=e]re_--_re-_, again, _pl[=e]re_, to fill.]

REPLEVY, r[=e]-plev'i, _v.t._ (_law_) to recover goods distrained upon giving a pledge or security to try the right to them at law.--_n._ replevin.--_adjs._ REPLEV'IABLE, REPLEV'ISABLE.--_ns._ REPLEV'IN, an action for replevying; REPLEV'ISOR, a plaintiff in replevin. [O. Fr. _replevir_--_re-_, back, _plevir_, to pledge.]

REPLICA, rep'li-ka, _n._ (_paint._) a copy of a picture done by the same hand that did the original: (_mus._) the same as repeat. [It.,--L. _replic[=a]re_, to repeat.]

REPLICANT, rep'li-kant, _n._ one who makes a reply.

REPLICATE, rep'li-k[=a]t, _adj._ folded: (_bot._) folded outward as in vernation, inward as in æstivation: (_mus._) a tone one or more octaves from a given tone.--_adj._ REP'LIC[=A]TILE.--_n._ REPLIC[=A]'TION.--_adj._ REP'LIC[=A]TIVE.

REPLIER, r[=e]-pl[=i]'[.e]r, _n._ a respondent.

REPLUM, rep'lum, _n._ (_bot._) the frame-like placenta across which the septum stretches.

REPLUME, r[=e]-pl[=oo]m', _v.t._ to preen, as feathers.

REPLUNGE, r[=e]-plunj', _v.t._ to immerse anew.

REPLY, r[=e]-pl[=i]', _v.t._ to fold back: to answer.--_v.i._ to make response: to meet an attack, as to reply to the enemy's fire--(_law_) to a defendant's plea.--_n._ an answer: the power of answering: a counter-attack: (_mus._) the answer of a figure.--_ns._ REP'LICANT; REPLIC[=A]'TION, a reply: repetition: (_law_) the plaintiff's answer to a plea.--_adj._ REPLIC[=A]'TIVE. [O. Fr. _replier_--L. _replic[=a]re_, _re-_, back, _plic[=a]re_, to fold.]

REPOLISH, r[=e]-pol'ish, _v.t._ to polish again.

REPONE, r[=e]-p[=o]n', _v.t._ to replace: to reply. [O. Fr.,--L. _repon[)e]re_, _re-_, back, _pon[)e]re_, to put.]

REPOPULATE, r[=e]-pop'[=u]-l[=a]t, _v.t._ to repeople.--_n._ REPOPUL[=A]'TION.

REPORT, r[=e]-p[=o]rt', _v.t._ to bring back, as an answer or account of anything: to give an account of: to relate: to circulate publicly: to write down or take notes of, esp. for a newspaper: to lay a charge against: to echo back.--_v.i._ to make a statement: to write an account of occurrences.--_n._ a statement of facts: description: a formal or official statement, esp. of a judicial opinion or decision: rumour: sound: noise: (_B._) repute: hearsay: reputation.--_adj._ REPORT'ABLE, fit to be reported on.--_ns._ REPORT'AGE, report; REPORT'ER, one who reports, esp. for a newspaper; REPORT'ERISM, the business of reporting; REPORT'ING, the act of drawing up reports--newspaper reporting.--_adv._ REPORT'INGLY (_Shak._), by common report.--_adj._ REPORT[=O]'RIAL.--REPORT ONE'S SELF, to give information about one's self, one's whereabouts, &c.--BE REPORTED OF, to be spoken well or ill of. [O. Fr.,--L. _report[=a]re_--_re-_, back, _port[=a]re_, to carry.]

REPOSE, r[=e]-p[=o]z', _v.t._ to lay at rest: to compose: to place in trust (with _on_ or _in_): to deposit: to tranquillise.--_v.i._ to rest: to sleep: to rest in confidence (with _on_ or _upon_): to lie.--_n._ a lying at rest: sleep: quiet: rest of mind: (_fine art_) that harmony which gives rest to the eye.--_n._ REP[=O]'SAL (_Shak._), the act of reposing: that on which one reposes.--_adj._ REP[=O]SED', calm: settled.--_adv._ REP[=O]'SEDLY.--_n._ REP[=O]'SEDNESS.--_adj._ REP[=O]SE'FUL.--_n._ REP[=O]'SER.--_v.t._ REPOS'IT, to lodge, as for safety--also _n._--_ns._ REP[=O]SI'TION, reduction; REPOS'ITOR, an instrument for restoring a displaced organ; REPOS'ITORY, a place where anything is laid up for safe keeping: a place where things are kept for sale: a shop. [Fr. _reposer_--_re-_, back, _poser_, to pose.]

REPOSSESS, r[=e]-poz-zes', _v.t._ to possess again: to regain possession of.--_n._ REPOSSES'SION.

REPOSURE, r[=e]-p[=o]'zhur, _n._ quiet repose.

REPOT, r[=e]-pot', _v.t._ to shift plants from pot to pot.

REPOUR, r[=e]-p[=o]r', _v.i._ to pour again.

REPOUSSAGE, r[=e]-p[=oo]'säj, _n._ the hammering from behind of ornamental patterns upon a metal plate: or of etched plates making hollows which would show as spots in printing.

REPOUSSÉ, r[=e]-p[=oo]'s[=a], _adj._ raised in relief by means of the hammer.--REPOUSSÉ WORK, vessels ornamented by hammering on the reverse side.

REPPED, rept, _adj._ corded transversely. [_Rep._]

REPREHEND, rep-r[=e]-hend', _v.t._ to blame: to reprove.--_n._ REPREHEN'DER.--_adj._ REPREHEN'SIBLE, worthy of being reprehended or blamed.--_n._ REPREHEN'SIBLENESS.--_adv._ REPREHEN'SIBLY, culpably.--_n._ REPREHEN'SION, reproof: censure.--_adj._ REPREHEN'SIVE, containing reproof: given in reproof.--_adv._ REPREHEN'SIVELY.--_adj._ REPREHEN'SORY. [O. Fr.,--L. _reprehend[)e]re_, _-hensum_--_re-_, inten., _prehend[)e]re_, to lay hold of.]

REPRESENT, rep-r[=e]-zent', _v.t._ to exhibit the image of: to serve as a sign of: to personate or act the part of: to stand in the place of: to bring before the mind: to describe: to portray: to exemplify.--_n._ REPRESENTABIL'ITY.--_adj._ REPRESENT'ABLE, that may be represented.--_ns._ REPRESENT[=A]'MEN, representation; REPRESENT'ANCE (_obs._), likeness.--_adj._ REPRESENT'ANT, having vicarious power.--_n._ REPRESENT[=A]'TION, act of representing or exhibiting: that which represents: an image: picture: dramatic performance: part performed by a representative: share, participation: statement: delegation.--_adj._ REPRESENT[=A]'TIONAL.--_ns._ REPRESENT[=A]'TIONISM, the doctrine of Descartes, that in the perception of the external world the immediate object represents another object beyond the sphere of consciousness; REPRESENT[=A]'TIONIST.--_adj._ REPRESENT'ATIVE, representing: showing a likeness: bearing the character or power of others: replacing: presenting the full character of a class: (_logic_) mediately known.--_n._ one who stands for another, a deputy, delegate: (_law_) an heir.--_adv._ REPRESENT'ATIVELY.--_ns._ REPRESENT'ATIVENESS; REPRESENT'ER; REPRESENT'MENT.--REPRESENTATIVE FACULTY, the imagination.--HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the lower branch of the United States Congress, consisting of members chosen biennially by the people. [O. Fr.,--L. _repræsent[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_re-_, again, _præsent[=a]re_, to place before.]

REPRESS, r[=e]-pres', _v.t._ to restrain, quell--also _n._--_ns._ REPRESS'ER, -OR.--_adj._ REPRESS'IBLE, that may be restrained.--_adv._ REPRESS'IBLY.--_n._ REPRES'SION, act of repressing.--_adj._ REPRESS'IVE, tending or able to repress.--_adv._ REPRESS'IVELY.

REPRESS, r[=e]-pres', _v.t._ to press a second time.--_n._ REPRESS'ING-MACHINE', a machine for making pressed bricks: a press for compressing cotton bales.

REPRIEF, r[=e]-pr[=e]f, _n._ (_Spens._) reproof.

REPRIEVE, r[=e]-pr[=e]v', _v.t._ to delay the execution of a criminal: to give a respite to: (_obs._) acquit, release.--_n._ a suspension of a criminal sentence: interval of ease or relief.--_n._ REPRIEV'AL. [O. Fr. _reprover_ (Fr. _réprouver_)--L. _reprob[=a]re_, to reprove.]

REPRIMAND, rep'ri-mand, or -mand', _n._ a severe reproof.--_v.t._ to chide: to reprove severely: to administer reproof publicly or officially. [O. Fr.,--L. _reprimendum_--_reprim[)e]re_, _repressum_, to press back--_re-_, back, _prim[)e]re_, to press.]

REPRIMER, r[=e]-pr[=i]'m[.e]r, _n._ an instrument for setting a cap upon a cartridge shell.

REPRINT, r[=e]-print', _v.t._ to print again: to print a new impression of: printed matter from some other publication.--_n._ R[=E]'PRINT, another impression of a printed book or paper.

REPRISAL, r[=e]-pr[=i]'zal, _n._ a seizing back or in retaliation: the retaking of goods captured by an enemy: anything seized, or inflicted, in retaliation: that which is seized for injury inflicted: (_rare_) a restitution. [O. Fr. _represaille_--It. _ripresaglia_--_ripreso_ (Fr. _reprise_), retaken--L. _re-pre(he)nd[)e]re_, to seize again.]

REPRISE, r[=e]-pr[=i]z', _v.t._ (_Spens._) to take again, retake.--_n._ in maritime law, a ship recaptured from an enemy: in masonry, the return of a moulding in an internal angle: (_law_) yearly deductions, as annuities, &c.: (_mus._) the act of repeating a passage. [Fr. _reprise_--_reprendre_--L. _reprehend[)e]re_.]

REPRIVE, r[=e]-pr[=i]v', _v.t._ (_Spens._) to deprive, take away.

REPROACH, r[=e]-pr[=o]ch', _v.t._ to cast in one's teeth: to censure severely: to upbraid: to revile: to treat with contempt.--_n._ the act of reproaching: reproof: censure: blame in opprobrious language: disgrace: occasion of blame: an object of scorn.--_adj._ REPROACH'ABLE, deserving reproach: opprobrious.--_n._ REPROACH'ABLENESS.--_adv._ REPROACH'ABLY.--_n._ REPROACH'ER.--_adj._ REPROACH'FUL, full of reproach or blame: abusive: scurrilous: bringing reproach: shameful: disgraceful.--_adv._ REPROACH'FULLY.--_n._ REPROACH'FULNESS.--_adj._ REPROACH'LESS, without reproach.--THE REPROACHES, antiphons chanted in R.C. churches on Good Friday after the prayers which succeed the Gospel of the Passion, their subject the ingratitude of the Jews in rejecting and crucifying Christ. [Fr. _reprocher_--_re-_, back, _proche_, near--L. _propius_, comp. of _prope_, near.]

REPROBATE, rep'r[=o]-b[=a]t, _adj._ condemned: base: given over to sin: depraved: vile: (_B._) that will not stand proof or trial: (_Sterne_) condemnatory.--_n._ an abandoned or profligate person: one lost to shame.--_v.t._ to disapprove: to censure: to disown.--_ns._ REP'R[=O]B[=A]CY, state of being a reprobate; REP'ROBANCE (_Shak._), reprobation; REP'ROB[=A]TENESS; REP'ROB[=A]TER; REPROB[=A]'TION, the act of reprobating: rejection: the act of abandoning to destruction: state of being so abandoned: the doctrine of the fore-ordination of the impenitent to eternal perdition: (_mil._) disqualification to bear office; REPROB[=A]'TIONER, one who maintains the doctrine of reprobation by divine decree.--_adj._ REPROB[=A]'TIVE, criminatory.--_n._ REP'ROB[=A]TOR (_Scots law_), an old form of action to prove a witness to be perjured or biassed.--_adj._ REP'ROB[=A]TORY, reprobative. [L. _reprobatus_, pa.p. of _reprob[=a]re_, to reprove.]

REPRODUCE, r[=e]-pr[=o]-d[=u]s', _v.t._ to produce again: to form anew: to propagate: to represent.--_n._ REPROD[=U]'CER, one who reproduces: the diaphragm used in producing speech in the phonograph.--_adj._ REPROD[=U]'CIBLE.--_n._ REPRODUC'TION, the act of producing new organisms--the whole process whereby life is continued from generation to generation: repetition.--_adj._ REPRODUC'TIVE, tending to reproduce.--_ns._ REPRODUC'TIVENESS, REPRODUCTIV'ITY.--_adj._ REPRODUC'TORY.--REPRODUCTIVE FACULTY, the faculty of the association of ideas; REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS (_bot._), the organs appropriate to the production of seeds or spines: (_zool._) the generative system.

REPROMISSION, r[=e]-pr[=o]-mish'un, _n._ (_obs._) a promise.

REPROMULGATE, r[=e]-pr[=o]-mul'g[=a]t, _v.t._ to republish.--_n._ REPROMULG[=A]'TION.

REPROOF, r[=e]-pr[=oo]f', _n._ a reproving or blaming: rebuke: censure: reprehension.--_adj._ REPROVABLE (-[=oo]v'-), deserving reproof, blame, or censure.--_n._ REPROV'ABLENESS.--_adv._ REPROV'ABLY.--_n._ REPRO'VAL, the act of reproving: reproof.--_v.t._ REPROVE', to condemn: to chide: to convict: to censure: to disprove or refute.--_ns._ REPRO'VER; REPRO'VING.--_adv._ REPRO'VINGLY. [O. Fr. _reprover_ (Fr. _réprouver_)--L. _reprob[=a]re_, the opposite of _approb[=a]re_ (cf. _Approve_)--_re-_, off, _prob[=a]re_, to try.]

REPRUNE, r[=e]-pr[=oo]n', _v.t._ to trim again.

REPTANT, rep'tant, _adj._ crawling: pertaining to the _Reptantia_, those gasteropod mollusca adapted for crawling.--_n._ REPT[=A]'TION, the act of creeping: (_math._) the motion of one plane figure around another, so that the longest diameter of one shall come into line with the shortest of the other.--_adjs._ REPTAT[=O]'RIAL, creeping or crawling; REP'TATORY (_zool._), creeping.

REPTILE, rep't[=i]l, _adj._ moving or crawling on the belly or with very short legs: grovelling: low.--_n._ an animal that moves or crawls on its belly or with short legs: an oviparous quadruped: one of the class of REPTIL'IA (_n.pl._) occupying a central position in the Vertebrate series, beneath them Amphibians and Fishes, above them Birds and Mammals: a grovelling, low person.--_adjs._ REPTIL'IAN, belonging to reptiles; REPTILIF'EROUS, producing reptiles; REPTIL'IFORM, related to reptiles; REPTIL'IOUS, like a reptile.--_n._ REPTIL'IUM, a place where reptiles are kept.--_adjs._ REPTILIV'OROUS, feeding upon reptiles; REP'TILOID, reptile form.--REPTILIAN AGE (_geol._), the Mesozoic age, during which reptiles attained great development. [Fr.,--L. _reptilis_--_rep[)e]re_, to creep.]

REPUBLIC, r[=e]-pub'lik, _n._ a commonwealth: a form of government without a monarch, in which the supreme power is vested in representatives elected by the people.--_adj._ REPUB'LICAN, belonging to a republic: agreeable to the principles of a republic.--_n._ one who advocates a republican form of government: a democrat: one of the two great political parties in the United States, opposed to the _Democrats_, favouring a high protective tariff, a liberal expenditure, and an extension of the powers of the national government.--_v.t._ REPUB'LICANISE.--_n._ REPUB'LICANISM, the principles of republican government: attachment to republican government.--_n._ REPUBLIC[=A]'RIAN.--REPUBLIC OF LETTERS, a name for the general body of literary and learned men.--REPUBLICAN ERA, the era adopted by the French after the downfall of the monarchy, beginning with 22d September 1792.--RED REPUBLICAN, a violent republican, from the red cap affected by such. [Fr. _république_--L. _respublica_, commonwealth.]

REPUBLISH, r[=e]-pub'lish, _v.t._ to publish again or anew.--_ns._ REPUBLIC[=A]'TION, act of republishing: that which is republished, esp. a reprint of a book, &c.: a second publication of a former will; REPUB'LISHER.

REPUDIATE, r[=e]-p[=u]'di-[=a]t, _v.t._ to reject: to disclaim, as liability for debt: to disavow: to divorce.--_adj._ REP[=U]'DIABLE, that may be repudiated: fit to be rejected.--_ns._ REPUDI[=A]'TION, the act of repudiating: rejection: an unprincipled method for the extinction of a debt by simply refusing to acknowledge the obligation: the state of being repudiated; REPUDI[=A]'TIONIST; REP[=U]'DI[=A]TOR. [L. _repudi[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_repudium_--_re-_, away, _pud[=e]re_, to be ashamed.]

REPUGN, r[=e]-p[=u]n', _v.t._ (_Shak._) to fight against, to oppose.--_adj._ REPUGNABLE (r[=e]-p[=u]'-, or r[=e]-pug'-na-bl), capable of being resisted.--_ns._ REPUGNANCE (r[=e]-pug'-, like all the succeeding words), the state of being repugnant: resistance: aversion: reluctance; REPUG'NANCY.--_adj._ REPUG'NANT, hostile: adverse: contrary: distasteful: at variance.--_adv._ REPUG'NANTLY.--_n._ REPUG'NANTNESS.--_v.t._ REPUG'NATE, to oppose: to fight against.--_adj._ REPUGNAT[=O]'RIAL, serving as a means of defence.--_n._ REPUGNER (r[=e]-p[=u]'n[.e]r), one who rebels. [Fr.,--L. _repugn[=a]re_--_re-_, against, _pugn[=a]re_, to fight.]

REPULLULATE, r[=e]-pul'[=u]-l[=a]t, _v.i._ to sprout again.--_n._ REPULLUL[=A]'TION.--_adj._ REPULLULES'CENT.

REPULPIT, r[=e]-p[=oo]l'pit, _v.t._ to restore to the pulpit.

REPULSE, r[=e]-puls', _v.t._ to drive back: to repel: to beat off: to refuse, reject.--_n._ the state of being repulsed or driven back: the act of repelling: refusal.--_ns._ REPUL'SER; REPUL'SION, act of repulsing or driving back: state of being repelled: aversion: the action by which bodies or their particles repel each other.--_adj._ REPUL'SIVE, that repulses or drives off: repelling: cold, reserved, forbidding: causing aversion and disgust.--_adv._ REPUL'SIVELY.--_n._ REPUL'SIVENESS.--_adj._ REPUL'SORY. [L. _repulsus_, pa.p. of _repell[)e]re_--_re-_, back, _pell[)e]re_, to drive.]

REPURCHASE, r[=e]-pur'ch[=a]s, _v.t._ to purchase or buy back or again.--_n._ the act of buying again: that which is bought again.

REPURGE, r[=e]-purj', _v.t._ to cleanse again.

REPURIFY, r[=e]-p[=u]'ri-f[=i], _v.t._ to purify again.

REPUTATION, rep-[=u]-t[=a]'shun, _n._ state of being held in repute: estimation: character in public opinion: credit: fame.--_adj._ REP'[=U]TABLE, in good repute: respectable: honourable: consistent with reputation.--_n._ REP'[=U]TABLENESS.--_adv._ REP'[=U]TABLY.--_adj._ REP'[=U]T[=A]TIVE, reputed: putative.--_adv._ REP'[=U]T[=A]TIVELY, by repute. [Fr.,--L. _reputation-em_, consideration--_re-put[=a]re_, to think over.]

REPUTE, r[=e]-p[=u]t', _v.t._ to account or estimate: to hold.--_n._ estimate: established opinion: character.--_adv._ REP[=U]T'EDLY, in common repute or estimation.--_adj._ REPUTE'LESS (_Shak._), without good repute, disreputable.--REPUTED OWNER, a person who has to all appearance the title to the property. [Fr.,--L. _reput[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_re-_, again, _put[=a]re_, to reckon.]

REQUERE, r[=e]-kw[=e]r', _v.t._ (_Spens._) to require.

REQUEST, r[=e]-kwest', _v.t._ to ask for earnestly: to entreat: to desire.--_n._ petition: prayer: desire: demand: that which is requested: a want: a question: the state of being desired.--_n._ REQUEST'ER.--REQUEST NOTE, in the inland revenue, an application to obtain a permit for removing excisable articles: programme.--COURT OF REQUESTS, a former Court of Equity in England, inferior to the Court of Chancery, abolished in 1641: a local tribunal instituted in London by Henry VIII. for the recovery of small debts--called also _Court of Conscience_: LETTERS OF REQUEST, the formal instrument by which in English ecclesiastical law an inferior judge waives his jurisdiction over a cause, and refers it to a higher court. [O. Fr. _requeste_ (Fr. _requête_)--L. _requisitum_, pa.p. of _requir[)e]re_--_re-_, away, _quær[)e]re_, to seek.]

REQUICKEN, r[=e]-kwik'n, _v.t._ to give new life to.

REQUIEM, r[=e]'kwi-em, _n._ a hymn or mass sung for the rest of the soul of the dead: a grand musical composition in honour of the dead: (_obs._) rest, peace.--_n._ REQUIES'CENCE, repose.--REQUIESCAT IN PACE, may he (or she) rest in peace, often abbreviated _R.I.P._ [L., accus. of _requies_--(_re-_, inten., _quies_, rest); so called from the initial words of the introit, _Requiem æternam dona eis, Domine!_ 'Give eternal rest to them, O Lord!']

REQUIRE, r[=e]-kw[=i]r', _v.t._ to ask: to demand: to need: to exact: to direct.--_adj._ REQUIR'ABLE, that may be required: fit or proper to be required.--_ns._ REQUIRE'MENT, act of requiring: claim: demand; REQUIR'ER; REQUIR'ING. [Fr.,--L. _requir[)e]re_.]

REQUISITE, rek'wi-zit, _adj._ required: needful: indispensable.--_n._ that which is required: anything necessary or indispensable.--_adv._ REQ'UISITELY.--_ns._ REQ'UISITENESS, state of being requisite; REQUISI'TION, the act of requiring: an application--for a public meeting, for a person to become a candidate for Parliament, &c.: a demand, as for necessaries for a military force: a written request or invitation.--_v.t._ to make a requisition or demand upon, to seize.--_n._ REQUISI'TIONIST, one who makes a requisition.--_adj._ REQUIS'ITIVE.--_n._ REQUIS'ITOR.--_adj._ REQUIS'ITORY.--_n._ REQUIS'ITUM, that which a problem asks for.

REQUITE, r[=e]-kw[=i]t', _v.t._ to repay: to retaliate.--_adjs._ REQUIT' (_Spens._), requited, returned; REQU[=I]'TABLE.--_ns._ REQU[=I]'TAL, the act of requiting: payment in return: recompense: reward; REQUITE', requital.--_adjs._ REQUITE'FUL; REQUITE'LESS, without requital: free.--_ns._ REQUITE'MENT; REQU[=I]'TER.

RERAIL, r[=e]-r[=a]l', _v.t._ to replace on the rails.

REREAD, r[=e]-r[=e]d', _v.t._ to read again.

REREBRACE, r[=e]r'br[=a]s, _n._ the armour of the upper arm from shoulder to elbow.--Also _Arrière-bras_.

REREBRAKE, r[=e]r-br[=a]k', _n._ an appurtenance of a mounted warrior in the fifteenth century.

REREDOS, r[=e]r'dos, _n._ the wall or screen at the back of an altar, usually in the form of a screen detached from the east wall, adorned with niches, statues, &c., or with paintings or tapestry: the back of an open fire-hearth, in medieval halls. [O. Fr., _rere_, rear, _dos_--L. _dorsum_, back.]

REREFIEF, r[=e]r'f[=e]f, _n._ (_Scot._) an under-fief.

RE-REITERATED, r[=e]-r[=e]-it'[.e]r-[=a]t-ed, _p.adj._ (_Tenn._) reiterated or repeated again and again.

REREMOUSE, r[=e]r'mows, _n._ a bat. [A.S. _hréremús_--_hréran_, to move, _mús_, a mouse.]

RERESUPPER, r[=e]r'sup-[.e]r, _n._ a late supper.

REREWARD. Same as REARWARD.

RES, r[=e]z, _n._ a thing, a point.--RES ANGUSTA DOMI, straitened circumstances; RES GESTÆ, things done; RES JUDIC[=A]TA, a matter decided.

RESAIL, r[=e]-s[=a]l', _v.i._ to sail back.

RESALE, r[=e]-s[=a]l', _n._ a second sale.

RESALUTE, r[=e]-sa-l[=u]t', _v.t._ to salute anew or in return.

RESAW, r[=e]-saw', _v.t._ to saw into still thinner pieces.

RESCIND, r[=e]-sind', _v.t._ to cut away or off: to annul: to repeal: to reverse.--_adj._ RESCIND'ABLE.--_ns._ RESCIND'MENT; RESCIS'SION, the act of rescinding: the act of annulling or repealing.--_adj._ RESCIS'SORY.--RESCISSORY ACTIONS (_law_), those actions whereby deeds are declared void. [Fr.,--L. _rescind[)e]re_, _rescissum_--_re-_, back, _scind[)e]re_, to cut.]

RESCORE, r[=e]-sk[=o]r', _v.t._ to rearrange music for voices and instruments.

RESCRIBE, r[=e]-skr[=i]b', _v.t._ to write again.--_n._ RESCRIB'END[=A]RY, a papal official who determines what documents are to be copied and registered, &c.

RESCRIPT, r[=e]'skript, _n._ the official answer of a pope or an emperor to any legal question: an edict or decree.--_n._ RESCRIP'TION, the answering of a letter.--_adj._ RESCRIP'TIVE.--_adv._ RESCRIP'TIVELY. [Fr.,--L. _rescriptum_--_re-_, back, _scrib[)e]re_, _scriptum_, to write.]

RESCUE, res'k[=u], _v.t._ to free from danger or violence: to deliver: to liberate:--_pr.p._ res'c[=u]ing; _pa.t._ and _pa.p._ res'c[=u]ed.--_n._ the act of rescuing: deliverance from violence or danger: forcible release from arrest or imprisonment.--_adj._ RES'CUABLE.--_ns._ RES'CUER; RESC[=U]SS[=EE]', the party rescued; RESCUS'SOR, one who makes an unlawful rescue. [M. E. _rescous_, a rescue--O. Fr. _rescousse_--_rescourre_--L. _re-_, away, _excut[)e]re_, to shake out--_ex_, out, _quat[)e]re_, to shake.]

RESCUE-GRASS, res'k[=u]-gras, _n._ a species of brome-grass, native to South America.

RESEARCH, r[=e]-s[.e]rch', _n._ a careful search: diligent examination or investigation: scrutiny.--_v.i._ to examine anew.--_n._ RESEARCH'ER.--_adj._ RESEARCH'FUL, inquisitive, prone to investigation.

RESEAT, r[=e]-s[=e]t', _v.t._ to furnish with new seats.

RÉSEAU, r[=a]-z[=o]', _n._ a fine meshed ground for lace-work.

RESECTION, r[=e]-sek'shun, _n._ act of cutting off: removal of a bone's articular extremity.--_v.t._ RESECT', to cut off. [L. _resec[=a]re_, _re-_, again, _sec[=a]re_, to cut.]

RESEDA, r[=e]-s[=e]'da, _n._ a genus of polypetalous plants, the mignonette family.

RESEEK, r[=e]-s[=e]k', _v.t._ and _v.i._ to seek again.

RESEIZE, r[=e]-s[=e]z', _v.t._ (_Spens._) to seize again: to reinstate.--_ns._ RESEIZ'ER; RESEIZ'[=U]RE.

RESELL, r[=e]-sel', _v.t._ to sell again.

RESEMBLE, r[=e]-zem'bl, _v.t._ to be similar to: to have the likeness of: to possess similar qualities or appearance: to compare: to make like.--_adj._ RESEMBLABLE, admitting of being compared.--_n._ RESEM'BLANCE, the state of resembling: similitude: likeness: similarity: that which is similar.--_adj._ RESEM'BLANT.--_n._ RESEM'BLER.--_adj._ RESEM'BLING.--_adv._ RESEM'BLINGLY. [O. Fr. _resembler_ (Fr. _ressembler_)--re-, again, _sembler_, to seem--L. _simul[=a]re_, to make like--_similis_, like.]

RESEMINATE, r[=e]-sem'i-n[=a]t, _v.t._ to propagate again.

RESEND, r[=e]-send', _v.t._ to send again or back.

RESENT, r[=e]-zent', _v.t._ to take ill: to consider as an injury or affront: to be indignant at: to express indignation: to have a strong perception of: to perceive by the sense of smell--_v.i._ to be indignant.--_n._ RESENT'ER.--_adj._ RESENT'FUL, full of, or prone to, resentment.--_advs._ RESENT'FULLY; RESENT'INGLY.--_adj._ RESENT'IVE.--_n._ RESENT'MENT, the act of resenting: displeasure: anger. [O. Fr. _resentir_, _ressentir_--L. _re-_, in return, _sent[=i]re_, to feel.]

RESERVE, r[=e]-z[.e]rv', _v.t._ to keep back: to keep for future or other use: to retain, except: to keep safe.--_n._ that which is reserved: that which is kept for future use: a part of an army or a fleet reserved to assist those engaged in action: that which is kept back in the mind: mental concealment: absence of freedom in words or action: caution: that part of capital which is retained to meet average liabilities.--_n._ RESERV[=A]'TION, the act of reserving or keeping back: the withholding from a statement of a word or clause necessary to convey its real meaning: something withheld: safe keeping: a clause, proviso, or limitation by which something is reserved: (_U.S._) a tract of public land reserved for some special purpose, as for Indians, schools, &c.: the practice of reserving part of the consecrated bread of the eucharist for the communion of the sick: the act of the pope to reserve to himself the right to nominate to certain benefices.--_adj._ RESERV'ATIVE.--_n._ RESERV'ATORY.--_n.pl._ RESERVES', the reserve forces of a country, the men composing such.--_n._ RESER'VIST, a soldier who belongs to the reserves.--MENTAL RESERVATION, the act of reserving or holding back some word or clause which is necessary to convey fully the meaning really intended by the speaker--distinct from equivocation (L. _equivocatio_ or _amphibolia_).--WITHOUT RESERVE, a phrase implying that a property will be sold absolutely, neither the vendor nor any one acting for him bidding it in. [O. Fr. _reserver_--L. _reserv[=a]re_--_re-_, back, _serv[=a]re_, to save.]

RESERVED, r[=e]-z[.e]rvd', _adj._ characterised by reserve: not free or frank in words or behaviour: shy: cold.--_adv._ RESER'VEDLY.--_ns._ RESER'VEDNESS; RESER'VER.--RESERVED CASE, a sin, the power to absolve from which is reserved to the pope, or his legate, &c.; RESERVED LIST, formerly a list of officers on half-pay, who might be called upon in an emergency; RESERVED POWER, a reservation made in deeds, &c.; RESERVED POWERS (_U.S._), powers pertaining to sovereignty, but not delegated to a representative body.

RESERVOIR, rez'[.e]r-vwor, _n._ a place where anything is kept in store: a place where water and other liquids are stored for use.--Also _v.t._ [Fr.]

RESET, r[=e]-set', _v.t._ and _v.i._ to set again.--_n._ printed matter set over again.--_adj._ RESET'TABLE (_Tenn._), that may be reset.

RESET, re-set', _v.t._ (_Scot._) to receive and hide, as stolen goods, or a criminal.--_n._ RESET'TER, one who receives and hides stolen goods. [Perh. _receipt_.]

RESETTLE, r[=e]-set'l, v.t, and _v.i._ to settle again.--_n._ RESETT'LEMENT.

RESHAPE, r[=e]-sh[=a]p', _v.t._ to give a new shape to.

RESHIP, r[=e]-ship', _v.t._ to ship again.--_n._ RESHIP'MENT, the act of reshipping: things reshipped.

RESIANT, rez'i-ant, _adj._ (_obs._) resident, always residing in a place.--_n._ RES'IANCE. [Doublet of _resident_.]

RESIDE, r[=e]-z[=i]d', _v.i._ to remain sitting: to dwell permanently: to abide: to live: to inhere.--_ns._ RES'IDENCE, act of dwelling in a place: place where one resides, a domicile: that in which anything permanently inheres: the settling of liquors; RES'IDENCY, residence: the official dwelling of a government officer in India.--_adj._ RES'IDENT, dwelling in a place for some time: residing on one's own estate: residing in the place of one's duties: not migratory.--_n._ one who resides: a public minister at a foreign court.--_n._ RES'IDENTER (_Scot._).--_adjs._ RESIDEN'TIAL, residing: having actual residence--(_rare_) RESIDENT'AL; RESIDEN'TIARY, residing, esp. of one bound to reside for a certain time every year at a cathedral church.--_n._ one who keeps a certain residence, esp. an ecclesiastic.--_ns._ RESIDEN'TIARYSHIP; RES'IDENTSHIP; RES[=I]'DER. [O. Fr.,--L. _resid[=e]re_--_re-_, back, _sed[=e]re_, to sit.]

RESIDUE, rez'i-d[=u], _n._ that which is left behind after a part is taken away: the remainder: the residuum of an estate after payment of debts and legacies.--_adj._ RESID'UAL, remaining as residue.--_n._ that which remains after a subtraction, as the difference between one of a series of observed values and the mean of the series, &c.--_ns._ RESID'UAL-AIR, that portion of air which cannot be expelled by the most violent efforts from the lungs; RESID'UAL-CHARGE, a charge of electricity spontaneously acquired by coated glass; RESID'UAL-MAG'NETISM, remanent magnetism; RESID'UAL-QUAN'TITY, a binomial connected with the sign - (_minus_).--_adj._ RESID'UARY, pertaining to the residue: receiving the remainder, as residuary estate.--_ns._ RESID'UARY-CLAUSE, that part of a will which disposes of whatever may be left after satisfying the other provisions of the will; RESID'UARY-LEGAT[=EE]', the legatee to whom is bequeathed the residuum.--_v.t._ RESID'UATE, to find the residual of.--_ns._ RESIDU[=A]'TION, the act of finding the residual; RESID'UENT, a by-product left after the removal of a principal product.--_adj._ RESID'UOUS, residual.--_n._ RESID'[=U]UM, that which is left after any process of purification: a residue. [O. Fr. _residu_--L. _residuum_--_resid[=e]re_, to remain behind.]

RESIGN, r[=e]-s[=i]n', _v.t._ to sign again.

RESIGN, r[=e]-z[=i]n', _v.t._ to yield up to another: to submit calmly: to relinquish: to entrust.--_v.i._ to submit one's self: to give up an office, &c.--_n._ RESIGN[=A]'TION, act of giving up: state of being resigned or quietly submissive: acquiescence: patience: (_Scots law_) the form by which a vassal returns the feu into the hands of a superior.--_p.adj._ RESIGNED', calmly submissive: uncomplaining.--_adv._ RESIGNED'LY, with submission.--_ns._ RESIGN[=EE]', the person to whom a thing is resigned; RESIGN'ER; RESIGN'MENT. [O. Fr.,--L. _resign[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to annul--_re-_, sig. reversal, _sign[=a]re_--_signum_, a mark.]

RESILE, r[=e]-z[=i]l', _v.i._ to leap back: to fly from: to recoil, to recede:--_pr.p._ res[=i]l'ing; _pa.p._ res[=i]led'.--_ns._ RESILE'MENT; RESIL'IENCE, RESIL'IENCY, act of springing back or rebounding.--_adj._ RESIL'IENT, springing back or rebounding.--_ns._ RESILI'TION; RESILU[=A]'TION, renewed attack. [O. Fr.,--L. _resil[=i]re_, to leap back--_re-_, back, _sal[=i]re_, to leap.]

RESIN, rez'in, _n._ an amorphous substance that exudes from plants, supposed to be the product of oxidation of volatile oils secreted by the plant: the precipitate obtained from a vegetable tincture by treatment with water.--_v.t._ to coat with resin.--_adj._ RESIN[=A]'CEOUS, resinous.--_n._ RES'IN[=A]TE, a salt of the acids obtained from turpentine.--_adj._ RESINIF'EROUS, yielding resin.--_n._ RESINIFIC[=A]'TION, the process of treating with resin.--_adj._ RES'INIFORM.--_vs.t._ RES'INIFY, to change into resin; RES'INISE, to treat with resin.--_adjs._ RES'INO-ELEC'TRIC, containing negative electricity; RES'INOID; RES'INOUS, having the qualities of, or resembling, resin.--_adv._ RES'INOUSLY.--_n._ RES'INOUSNESS.--_adj._ RES'INY, like resin.--GUM RESINS, the milky juices of certain plants solidified by exposure to air; HARD RESINS, at ordinary temperatures solid and brittle, easily pulverised, containing little or no essential oil (_copal_, _lac_, _jalap_, &c.); SOFT RESINS, mouldable by the hand--some are viscous and semi-fluid _balsams_ (_turpentine_, _storax_, _Canada balsam_, &c.). [Fr.,--L. _res[=i]na_.]

RESINATA, rez-i-n[=a]'ta, _n._ the common white wine in Greece, its peculiar odour due to the resin of the wine.--_v.t._ RES'IN[=A]TE.

RESIPISCENCE, res-i-pis'ens, _n._ change to a better frame of mind.--_adj._ RESIPIS'CENT, right-minded. [Fr.,--L. _resipiscentia_--_resipisc[)e]re_, to repent--_re-_, again, _sap[)e]re_, to be wise.]

RESIST, r[=e]-zist', _v.t._ to strive against: to oppose.--_v.i._ to make opposition.--_n._ a composition applied to a surface to enable it to resist chemical action: a material, as a paste, applied to a fabric to prevent the action of a dye or mordant from affecting the parts not to be coloured.--_ns._ RESIS'TAL (_obs._); RESIS'TANCE, act of resisting: opposition: (_mech._) the power of a body which acts in opposition to the impulse of another: (_electr._) that property of a conductor in virtue of which the passage of a current through it is accompanied with a dissipation of energy; RESIS'TANCE-BOX, a box containing one or more resistance-coils; RESIS'TANCE-COIL, a coil of wire which offers a resistance to the passage of a current of electricity; RESIS'TANT, one who, or that which, resists.--_adjs._ RESIS'TANT, RESIS'TENT, making resistance.--_ns._ RESIS'TER; RESISTIBIL'ITY, RESIS'TIBLENESS.--_adj._ RESIS'TIBLE.--_advs._ RESIS'TIBLY; RESIS'TINGLY.--_adj._ RESIS'TIVE.--_adv._ RESIS'TIVELY.--_n._ RESISTIV'ITY.--_adj._ RESIST'LESS, irresistible: unresisting, unable to resist.--_adv._ RESIST'LESSLY.--_ns._ RESIST'LESSNESS; RESIST'-STYLE, in calico printing, the process of dyeing in a pattern by the use of a resist; RESIST'-WORK, calico printing, in which the pattern is produced by means of resist which preserves parts uncoloured. [Fr.,--L. _resist[)e]re_--_re-_, against, _sist[)e]re_, to make to stand.]

RESMOOTH, r[=e]-sm[=oo]_th_', _v.t._ to smooth again.

RESOLDER, r[=e]-sol'd[.e]r, _v.t._ to solder again.

RESOLUBLE, rez'[=o]-l[=u]-bl, _adj._ that may be resolved, soluble.--_n._ RES'OLUBLENESS.

RESOLUTE, rez'[=o]-l[=u]t, _adj._ resolved: determined: having a fixed purpose: constant in pursuing a purpose: bold.--_n._ a determined person.--_adv._ RES'OL[=U]TELY.--_n._ RES'OL[=U]TENESS.

RESOLUTION, rez-o-l[=u]'shun, _n._ act of resolving: analysis: solution: state of being resolved: fixed determination: steadiness: that which is resolved: certainty: (_mus._) the relieving of a discord by a following concord: a formal proposal put before a public assembly, or the formal determination of such on any matter: (_math._) reduction, solution: (_med._) the disappearance or dispersion of a tumour or inflammation.--_n._ RESOL[=U]'TIONER, one of a party in Scotland who approved of the resolutions of the Commission of General Assembly (1650) admitting to take part in the struggle against Cromwell all persons except those excommunicate and hostile to the Covenant--opp. to the _Protesters_.--_adj._ RES'OL[=U]TIVE.--RESOLUTION OF FORCES, OR OF VELOCITIES, the application of the principle of the parallelogram of forces or velocities to the separation of a force or velocity into parts.

RESOLVE, r[=e]-zolv', _v.t._ to separate into parts: to analyse: to free from doubt or difficulty: to explain: to decide: to fix by resolution or formal declaration: (_math._) to solve: (_med._) to disperse, as a tumour: (_mus._) to carry a discord into a concord.--_v.i._ to determine.--_n._ anything resolved or determined: resolution: fixed purpose.--_n._ RESOLVABIL'ITY.--_adj._ ROSOL'VABLE, that may be resolved or reduced to its elements.--_n._ RESOL'VABLENESS.--_adv._ RESOL'VABLY.--_adj._ RESOLVED', fixed in purpose.--_adv._ RESOL'VEDLY, firmly: clearly.--_n._ RESOL'VEDNESS.--_adj._ RESOL'VENT, having power to resolve.--_n._ that which causes solution: (_med._) a substance which resolves tumours: (_math._) an equation upon whose solution the solution of a given problem depends.--_n._ RESOL'VER. [Fr.,--L. _resolv[)e]re_, _resolutum_--_re-_, inten., _solv[)e]re_, to loose.]

RESONANCE, rez'[=o]-nans, _n._ act of resounding: the returning of sound by reflection or by the production of vibrations in other bodies: the sound discovered by means of auscultation--also RES'ONANCY.--_n._ RES'ONANCE-BOX, a chamber in a musical instrument for increasing its sonority.--_adj._ RES'ONANT, returning sound: vibrating.--_adv._ RES'ONANTLY.--_v.i._ RES'ON[=A]TE, to resound.--_n._ RESON[=A]'TOR, a vessel for the analysis of complex sounds. [L. _reson[=a]re_, _re-_, back, _son[=a]re_, to sound.]

RESORB, r[=e]-sorb', _v.t._ to reabsorb, to swallow up.--_adj._ RESORB'ENT. [L. _resorb[)e]re_, to suck back.]

RESORCIN, r[=e]-sor'sin, _n._ a colourless crystalline phenol.--_adj._ RESOR'CINAL.--_n._ RESOR'CINISM. [Fr.]

RESORPTION, r[=e]-sorp'shun, _n._ the disappearance of an organ by absorption.--_adj._ RESORP'TIVE.

RESORT, r[=e]-zort', _v.i._ to go: to betake one's self: to have recourse: to apply.--_n._ act of resorting: a place much frequented: a haunt: resource: company.--_n._ RESORT'ER, a frequenter.--LAST RESORT, the last means of relief, the final tribunal--the French _dernier ressort_. [Fr. _ressortir_--L. _re-_, back, _sort[=i]ri_, to cast lots--_sors_, _sortis_, a lot.]

RESOUND, r[=e]-zownd', _v.t._ to sound back: to echo: to praise or celebrate with sound: to spread the fame of.--_v.i._ to be sent back or echoed: to echo: to sound loudly: to be much mentioned.--_ns._ RESOUND'; RESOUND'ER, a monotelephone.

RESOURCE, re-s[=o]rs', _n._ a source of help: an expedient: (_pl._) means of raising money: means of any kind: funds.--_adj._ RESOURCE'FUL, shifty.--_n._ RESOURCE'FULNESS.--_adj._ RESOURCE'LESS. [O. Fr. _resource_--_resourdre_--L. _resurg[)e]re_, to rise again.]

RESOW, r[=e]-s[=o]', _v.t._ to sow again.

RESPEAK, r[=e]-sp[=e]k', _v.i._ to speak again, echo.

RESPECT, r[=e]-spekt', _v.t._ to esteem for merit: to honour: to relate to: to regard unduly: to heed.--_n._ act of esteeming highly: regard: expression of esteem: deportment arising from esteem: relation: reference: point of view, any particular: (_B._) good-will, also undue regard: partiality: reflection: decency: reputation.--_n._ RESPECTABIL'ITY, state or quality of being respectable.--_adj._ RESPEC'TABLE, worthy of respect or regard: moderate in excellence or number: not mean or despicable: reputable: moderately well-to-do.--_n._ RESPEC'TABLENESS.--_adv._ RESPEC'TABLY, moderately: pretty well.--_adj._ RESPEC'TANT (_her._), facing one another--said of figures of animals.--_n._ RESPEC'TER.--_adj._ RESPECT'FUL, full of respect: marked by civility.--_adv._ RESPECT'FULLY.--_n._ RESPECT'FULNESS.--_prep._ RESPEC'TING, regarding: considering.--_n._ RESPEC'TION, respect.--_adj._ RESPEC'TIVE, having respect or reference to: relative: relating to a particular person or thing: particular.--_adv._ RESPEC'TIVELY.--_ns._ RESPEC'TIVENESS; RESPEC'TIVIST (_obs._), a captious critic.--_adjs._ RESPECT'LESS, regardless; RESPEC'T[=U]OUS (_obs._), causing respect: respectful.--HAVE RESPECT OF PERSONS, unduly to favour certain persons, as for their wealth, &c.; IN RESPECT OF, in comparison with; WITH RESPECT TO, with regard to. [O. Fr.,--L. _respic[)e]re_, _respectum_--_re-_, back, _spec[)e]re_, to look.]

RESPELL, r[=e]-spel', _v.t._ to spell again, or in new form.

RESPERSE, r[=e]-spers', _v.t._ to sprinkle.--_n._ RESPER'SION.

RESPIRE, r[=e]-sp[=i]r', _v.i._ to breathe again and again: to breathe: to take rest.--_v.t._ to breathe out--in the higher animals there is an absorption of oxygen and a discharge of carbonic acid, also in plants.--_n._ RESP[=I]RABIL'ITY, quality of being respirable.--_adj._ RESP[=I]R'ABLE, that may be breathed: fit for respiration.--_n._ RESP[=I]R'ABLENESS; RESPIR[=A]'TION, the function of breathing: relief from toil.--_adjs._ RESPIR[=A]'TIONAL; RESP[=I]R'ATIVE.--_ns._ RES'PIR[=A]TOR, a network of fine wire for respiring or breathing through; RESPIRAT[=O]'RIUM, a gill-like organ used by certain insects to draw water from the air.--_adj._ R[=E]SPI'RATORY (or res'pi-r[=a]-t[=o]-ri), pertaining to, or serving for, respiration.--_ns._ RESP[=I]R'ING; RESPIROM'ETER, an apparatus for supplying air to a diver under water.--Artificial respiration, respiration induced by artificial means. [Fr.,--L. _respir[=a]re_--_re-_, sig. repetition, _spir[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to breathe.]

RESPITE, res'pit, _n._ temporary cessation of anything: pause: interval of rest: (_law_) temporary suspension of the execution of a criminal.--_v.t._ to grant a respite to: to relieve by a pause: to delay.--_adj._ RES'PITELESS. [O. Fr. _respit_ (Fr. _répit_)--L. _respectus_, respect.]

RESPLENDENT, r[=e]-splen'dent, _adj._ very splendid, shining brilliantly: very bright: (_her._) issuing rays.--_ns._ RESPLEN'DENCE, RESPLEN'DENCY, state of being resplendent.--_adv._ RESPLEN'DENTLY. [L. _resplend[=e]re_--_re-_, inten., _splend[=e]re_, to shine.]

RESPLIT, r[=e]-split', _v.t._ to split again.

RESPOND, r[=e]-spond', _v.i._ to answer or reply: to correspond to or suit: to be answerable: to make a liturgical response: to be liable for payment.--_v.t._ to satisfy.--_n._ a versicle, &c., occurring at intervals, as in the responses to the commandments in the Anglican service: (_archit._) a pilaster, &c., in a wall for receiving the impost of an arch.--_ns._ RESPON'DENCE, RESPON'DENCY, act of responding: reply: (_Spens._) correspondence.--_adj._ RESPON'DENT, answering: corresponding to expectation.--_n._ one who answers, esp. in a law-suit: one who refutes objections.--_ns._ RESPONDEN'TIA, a loan on the cargo of a vessel; RESPON'SAL, a liturgical response: a proctor for a monastery; RESPONSE', a reply: an oracular answer: the answer made by the congregation to the priest during divine service: reply to an objection in a formal disputation: a short anthem sung at intervals during a lection; RESPONSIBIL'ITY, RESPON'SIBLENESS, state of being responsible: what one is responsible for: a trust.--_adj._ RESPON'SIBLE, liable to be called to account or render satisfaction: answerable: capable of discharging duty: able to pay.--_adv._ RESPON'SIBLY.--_n.pl._ RESPON'SIONS, the first of the three examinations for the B.A. degree at Oxford, familiarly called 'smalls.'--_adj._ RESPON'SIVE, inclined to respond: answering: correspondent.--_adv._ RESPON'SIVELY.--_n._ RESPON'SIVENESS, the state of being responsive.--_adj._ RESPONS[=O]'RIAL, responsive.--_n._ an office-book containing the responsories.--_adj._ RESPON'SORY, making answer.--_n._ a portion of a psalm sung between the missal lections: the answer of the people to the priest in church service: a response book.--_n._ RESPON'S[=U]RE (_obs._), response. [Fr.,--L. _respond[=e]re_, _responsum_--_re-_, back, _spond[=e]re_, to promise.]

RESSAUT, res-awt', _n._ (_archit._) a projection of one part from another. [Fr.,--L. _resil[=i]re_, to leap back.]

REST, rest, _n._ cessation from motion or disturbance: peace: quiet: sleep: the final sleep, or death: place of rest, as an inn, &c.: repose: release: security: tranquillity: stay: that on which anything rests or is supported: a pause of the voice in reading: (_mus._) an interval between tones, also its mark: in ancient armour, a projection from the cuirass to support the lance: a quick and continued returning of the ball at tennis: in the game of primero, the final stake made by the player.--_v.i._ to cease from action or labour: to be still: to repose: to sleep: to be dead: to be supported: to lean or trust: to be satisfied: to come to an end: to be undisturbed: to take rest: to lie: to trust: (_law_) to terminate voluntarily the adducing of evidence: to be in the power of, as 'it rests with you.'--_v.t._ to lay at rest: to quiet: to place on a support.--_n._ REST'-CURE, the treatment of exhaustion by isolation in bed.--_adj._ REST'FUL (_Shak._), being at rest, quiet, giving rest.--_adv._ REST'FULLY, in a state of rest.--_ns._ REST'FULNESS, the state or quality of being restful: quietness; REST'-HOUSE a house of rest for travellers in India, a dak-bungalow REST'INESS (_obs._), sluggishness.--_adj._ REST'ING-OW'ING (_Scots law_), indebted.--_ns._ REST'ING-PLACE, a place of security, or of rest, the grave: in building, a landing in a staircase; REST'ING-SPORE, a spore which germinates after a period of dormancy; REST'ING-STAGE, -STATE, a state of suspended activity, as of woody plants, bulbs; REST'ING-WHILE, a period of leisure.--AT REST, applied to a body, means, having no velocity with respect to that on which the body stands. [A.S. _rest_, _ræst_; Ger. _rast_, Dut. _rust_.]

REST, rest, _n._ that which remains after the separation of a part: remainder: others: balance of assets above liabilities.--_v.i._ to remain.--FOR THE REST, as regards other matters. [Fr. _reste_--L. _rest[=a]re_, to remain--_re-_, back, _st[=a]re_, to stand.]

REST, rest, _v.t._ (_coll._) to arrest.

RESTANT, res'tant, _adj._ remaining persistent.

RESTATE, r[=e]-st[=a]t', _v.t._ to state again.--_n._ RESTATE'MENT.

RESTAUR, res-tawr', _n._ the remedy which assurers have against each other, or a person has against his guarantor. [Fr.]

RESTAURANT, res't[=o]-rang, or res't[=o]-rant, _n._ a house for the sale of refreshments: an eating-house.--_n._ RESTAURATEUR (res-t[=o]'ra-t[.e]r), the keeper of a restaurant. [Fr.,--restaurer, to restore.]

RESTEM, r[=e]-stem', _v.t._ (_Shak._) to force back against the current: to move back against, as a current.

REST-HARROW, rest'-har'[=o], _n._ a half-shrubby plant with a spiny stem and tough, woody roots, common in ill-cleaned land: a small moth.

RESTIBRACHIUM, res-ti-br[=a]'ki-um, _n._ (_anat._) the inferior peduncle of the cerebellum.--_adj._ RESTIBR[=A]'CHIAL.

RESTIFF, an obsolete form of _restive_.

RESTIFORM, res'ti-form, _adj._ cord-like.--RESTIFORM BODY, the inferior peduncle of the cerebellum. [L. _restis_, a net, _forma_, form.]

RESTILY, res'ti-li, _adv._ stubbornly, sluggishly.

RESTINCTION, r[=e]-stingk'shun, _n._ the act of extinguishing.--_v.t._ RESTING'UISH, to quench.

RESTIO, res'ti-[=o], _n._ a genus of glumaceous plants.--_n._ RESTIOI'DEÆ.

RESTIPULATE, r[=e]-stip'[=u]-l[=a]t, _v.i._ to stipulate anew.--_n._ RESTIPUL[=A]'TION.

RESTITUTION, res-ti-t[=u]'shun, _n._ act of restoring what was lost or taken away: indemnification: making good: (_law_) the restoration of what a party had gained by a judgment.--_v.t._ RES'TIT[=U]TE (_obs._), to restore.--_adj._ RES'TIT[=U]TIVE.--_n._ RES'TIT[=U]TOR. [L. _restitutio_--_restitu[)e]re_, to set up again--_re-_, again, _statu[)e]re_, to make to stand.]

RESTIVE, res'tiv, _adj._ unwilling to go forward: obstinate: jibbing back like a restive horse.--_adv._ RES'TIVELY.--_n._ RES'TIVENESS. [O. Fr. _restif_--L. _rest[=a]re_, to rest.]

RESTLESS, rest'les, _adj._ in continual motion: uneasy: passed in unquietness: seeking change or action: unsettled: turbulent.--_adv._ REST'LESSLY.--_n._ REST'LESSNESS. [_Rest_, cessation from motion.]