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Empeople (ĕmpēp'l), v. t. To form into a people or community; to inhabit; to people. [Obs.]
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We now know 't is very well empeopled. Sir T. Browne.
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Emperess (?), n. See . [Obs.]
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Emperice (?), n. An empress. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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Emperil (?), v. t. To put in peril. See . Spenser.
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Emperished (?), a. Perished; decayed. [Obs.]
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I deem thy brain emperished be. Spenser.
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Emperor (?), n. [OF. empereor, empereour, F. empereur, L. imperator, fr. imperare to command; in in + parare to prepare, order. See , and cf. , .] The sovereign or supreme monarch of an empire; -- a title of dignity superior to that of king; as, the emperor of Germany or of Austria; the emperor or Czar of Russia.
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Coloq. Emperor goose (Zoöl.), a large and handsome goose (Philacte canagica), found in Alaska. -- Coloq. Emperor moth (Zoöl.), one of several large and beautiful bombycid moths, with transparent spots on the wings; as the American Cecropia moth (Platysamia cecropia), and the European species (Saturnia pavonia). -- Coloq. Emperor paper . See under . -- Coloq. Purple emperor (Zoöl.), a large, strong British butterfly (Apatura iris).
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Emperorship, n. The rank or office of an emperor.
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Empery (?), n. [L. imperium, influenced by OF. emperie, empire. See .] Empire; sovereignty; dominion. [Archaic] Shak.
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Struggling for my woman's empery. Mrs. Browning.
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Empetraceae n. a natural family of heathlike shrubs including the crowberry (Empetrum nigrum).
Syn. -- family Empetraceae, crowberry family.
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Empetrum prop. n. A genus of heathlike shrubs including the crowberry (Empetrum nigrum).
Syn. -- genus Empetrum.
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emphasis (ĕmfȧsĭs), n.; pl. Emphases (ĕmfȧsēz). [L., fr. Gr. 'emfasis significance, force of expression, fr. 'emfainein to show in, indicate; 'en in + fainein to show. See , and .] 1. (Rhet.) A particular stress of utterance, or force of voice, given in reading and speaking to one or more words whose signification the speaker intends to impress specially upon his audience.
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The province of emphasis is so much more important than accent, that the customary seat of the latter is changed, when the claims of emphasis require it. E. Porter.
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2. A peculiar impressiveness of expression or weight of thought; vivid representation, enforcing assent; as, to dwell on a subject with great emphasis.
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External objects stand before us . . . in all the life and emphasis of extension, figure, and color. Sir W. Hamilton.
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3. a special attention given to, or extra importance attached to, something; as, a guided tour of Egypt with emphasis on the monuments along the Nile.
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4. something to which great importance is attached; as, the need for increased spending on education was the emphasis of his speech.
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emphasise v. t. To place emphasis on; same as .
Syn. -- overemphasize, over-emphasize, overstress.
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Emphasize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Emphasized (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Emphasizing (?).] To utter or pronounce with a particular stress of voice; to make emphatic; as, to emphasize a word or a phrase.

emphasized adj. Having stress or emphasis.
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emphasizing n. The act of giving special importance or significance to something.
Syn. -- accenting.
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{ emphatic (?), emphatical (?), } a. [Gr. �: cf. F. emphatique. See .] 1. Uttered with emphasis; made prominent and impressive by a peculiar stress of voice; laying stress; deserving of stress or emphasis; forcible; impressive; strong; as, to remonstrate in an emphatic manner; emphatic denials; an emphatic word; an emphatic tone; emphatic reasoning.
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2. Striking the sense; attracting special attention; impressive; forcible. “Emphatical colors.” Boyle. “Emphatical evils.” Bp. Reynolds.

3. Forceful and definite in expression or action; -- of statements, actions, or sections of documents; as, the document contained a particularly emphatic guarantee of religious liberty.
Syn. -- forceful.
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4. Sudden and strong; -- of statements; as, an emphatic no.
Syn. -- exclamatory.
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Syn. -- Forcible; earnest; impressive; energetic; striking; positive; important; special; significant.
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emphatically, adv. 1. With emphasis; forcibly; in a striking manner or degree; preëminently; as, he emphatically denied the allegations.
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He was indeed emphatically a popular writer. Macaulay.
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2. Not really, but apparently. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.
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Emphaticalness, n. The quality of being emphatic; emphasis.
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Emphractic (?), a. [Gr. � obstructing, fr. � to block up.] (Med.) Having the quality of closing the pores of the skin.
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Emphrensy (?), v. t. To madden. [Obs.]
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Emphysema (?), n. [NL., from Gr. � inflation, fr. � to inflate; � in + � to blow: cf. F. emphysème.] (Med.) A swelling produced by gas or air diffused in the cellular tissue.
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Coloq. Emphysema of the lungs , Coloq. Pulmonary emphysema (Med.), a common disease of the lungs in which the air cells are distended and their partition walls ruptured by an abnormal pressure of the air contained in them.
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Emphysematous (?), a. [Cf. F. emphysémateux.] (Med.) Pertaining to, or of the nature of, emphysema; swelled; bloated.
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Emphyteusis (?), n. [L., fr. Gr. �, lit., an implanting, fr. � to plant or improve land; � in + � to plant.] (Rom. Law) A real right, susceptible of assignment and of descent, charged on productive real estate, the right being coupled with the enjoyment of the property on condition of taking care of the estate and paying taxes, and sometimes a small rent. Heumann.
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Emphyteutic (?), a. [L. emphyteuticus.] Of or pertaining to an emphyteusis; as, emphyteutic lands.
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Emphyteuticary (?), n. [L. emphyteuticarius, a.] One who holds lands by emphyteusis.
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Empierce (?), v. t. [Pref. em- + pierce. Cf. .] To pierce; to impierce. [Obs.] Spenser.
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Empight (?), a. [Pref. em- + pight pitched, fixed.] Fixed; settled; fastened. [Obs.] Spenser.
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Empire (?), n. [F., fr. L. imperium a command, sovereignty, dominion, empire, fr. imperare. See ; cf. .] 1. Supreme power; sovereignty; sway; dominion. “The empire of the sea.” Shak.
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Over hell extend
His empire, and with iron scepter rule. Milton.
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2. The dominion of an emperor; the territory or countries under the jurisdiction and dominion of an emperor (rarely of a king), usually of greater extent than a kingdom, always comprising a variety in the nationality of, or the forms of administration in, constituent and subordinate portions; as, the Austrian empire.
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Empire carries with it the idea of a vast and complicated government. C. J. Smith.
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3. Any dominion; supreme control; governing influence; rule; sway; as, the empire of mind or of reason. “Under the empire of facts.” M. Arnold.
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Another force which, in the Middle Ages, shared with chivalry the empire over the minds of men. A. W. Ward.
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Coloq. Celestial empire . See under . -- Coloq. Empire City , a common designation of the city of New York. -- Coloq. Empire State , a common designation of the State of New York.

Syn. -- Sway; dominion; rule; control; reign; sovereignty; government; kingdom; realm; state.
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Empire State. New York; -- a nickname alluding to its size and wealth.
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Empire State of the South. Georgia; -- a nickname.
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Empire State of the West. Missouri; -- a nickname.
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Empiric (?; 277), n. [L. empiricus an empiric, Gr. � experienced, equiv. to �; � in + � a trial, experiment; akin to � ford, way, and E. fare: cf. F. empirique. See , and .] 1. One who follows an empirical method; one who relies upon practical experience.
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2. One who confines himself to applying the results of mere experience or his own observation; especially, in medicine, one who deviates from the rules of science and regular practice; an ignorant and unlicensed pretender; a quack; a charlatan.
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Among the Greek physicians, those who founded their practice on experience called themselves empirics. Krauth-Fleming.
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Swallow down opinions as silly people do empirics' pills. Locke.

{ Empiric (?), Empirical (?), } a. 1. Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments.
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In philosophical language, the term empirical means simply what belongs to or is the product of experience or observation. Sir W. Hamilton.
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The village carpenter . . . lays out his work by empirical rules learnt in his apprenticeship. H. Spencer.
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2. Depending upon experience or observation alone, without due regard to science and theory; -- said especially of medical practice, remedies, etc.; wanting in science and deep insight; as, empiric skill, remedies.
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Coloq. Empirical formula . (Chem.) See under .

Syn. -- See .
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Empirically, adv. By experiment or experience; without science; in the manner of quacks.
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Empiricism (?), n. 1. The method or practice of an empiric; pursuit of knowledge by observation and experiment.
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2. Specifically, a practice of medicine founded on mere experience, without the aid of science or a knowledge of principles; ignorant and unscientific practice; charlatanry; quackery.
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3. (Metaph.) The philosophical theory which attributes the origin of all our knowledge to experience.
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Empiricist (?), n. An empiric.
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Empiristic (?), a. (Physics) Relating to, or resulting from, experience, or experiment; following from empirical methods or data; -- opposed to nativistic.
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Emplace (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Emplaced (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Emplacing (?).] [Cf. F. emplacer. See ; , v. & n.] To put into place or position; to fix on an emplacement.
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Emplacement (?), n. [Cf. F. emplacement.] A putting in, or assigning to, a definite place; localization; as, the emplacement of a structure.
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Emplaster (?), n. [OF. emplastre, F. emplâtre, L. emplastrum a plaster or salve, fr. Gr. �, fr. � to plaster up, daub over; � in + � to form, mold, apply as a plaster.] See . [Obs.] Wiseman.
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Emplaster, v. t. [Cf. OF. emplastrer, F. emplâtrer. See , n.] To plaster over; to cover over so as to present a good appearance. [Obs.] “Fair as ye his name emplaster.” Chaucer.
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Emplastic (?), a. [Cf. F. emplastique, fr. Gr. � clogging. See .] Fit to be applied as a plaster; glutinous; adhesive; as, emplastic applications.
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Emplastic, n. A medicine causing constipation.
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Emplastration (?), n. [L. emplastratio a budding.] 1. The act or process of grafting by inoculation; budding. [Obs.] Holland.
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2. [See 1st .] (Med.) The application of a plaster or salve.
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Emplead (?), v. t. [Pref. em- (L. in) + plead: cf. F. emplaidier. Cf. .] To accuse; to indict. See .
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Emplection (?), n. See .
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Emplecton (?), n. [F. or L. emplecton, fr. Gr. �, fr. � interwoven, fr. � to plait or weave in; � in + � to twist, weave.] A kind of masonry in which the outer faces of the wall are ashlar, the space between being filled with broken stone and mortar. Cross layers of stone are interlaid as binders. [R.] Weale.
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Emplore (?), v. t. See . [Obs.]
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Employ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Employed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Employing.] [F. employer, fr. L. implicare to fold into, infold, involve, implicate, engage; in + plicare to fold. See , and cf. , .] 1. To inclose; to infold. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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2. To use; to have in service; to cause to be engaged in doing something; -- often followed by in, about, on, or upon, and sometimes by to; as: (a) To make use of, as an instrument, a means, a material, etc., for a specific purpose; to apply; as, to employ the pen in writing, bricks in building, words and phrases in speaking; to employ the mind; to employ one's energies.
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This is a day in which the thoughts . . . ought to be employed on serious subjects. Addison.

(b) To occupy; as, to employ time in study. (c) To have or keep at work; to give employment or occupation to; to intrust with some duty or behest; as, to employ a hundred workmen; to employ an envoy.
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Jonathan . . . and Jahaziah . . . were employed about this matter. Ezra x. 15.
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Thy vineyard must employ the sturdy steer
To turn the glebe. Dryden.
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Coloq. To employ one's self , to apply or devote one's time and attention; to busy one's self.

Syn. -- To use; busy; apply; exercise; occupy; engross; engage. See .
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Employ, n. [Cf. F. emploi.] That which engages or occupies a person; fixed or regular service or business; employment.
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The whole employ of body and of mind. Pope.
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Coloq. In one's employ , in one's service.
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Employable (?), a. [Cf. F. employable.] Capable of being employed; capable of being used; fit or proper for use. Boyle.
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Employé (?), n. [F., p. p. of employer.] One employed by another; a clerk or workman in the service of an employer.
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Employee (?), n. [The Eng. form of employé.] One employed by another.
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Employer (?), n. One who employs another; as, an employer of workmen.
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Employment (?), n. 1. The act of employing or using; also, the state of being employed.
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2. That which engages or occupies; that which consumes time or attention; office or post of business; service; as, agricultural employments; mechanical employments; public employments; in the employment of government.
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Cares are employments, and without employ
The soul is on a rack. Young.

Syn. -- Work; business; occupation; vocation; calling; office; service; commission; trade; profession.
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Emplumed (?), a. Plumed. [R.]
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Emplunge (?), v. t. [Cf. .] To plunge; to implunge. [Obs.] Spenser.
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Empoison (?), v. t. [F. empoisonner; pref. em- + F. poison. See , and cf. .] To poison; to impoison. Shak.
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Empoison, n. Poison. [Obs.] Remedy of Love.
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Empoisoner (?), n. Poisoner. [Obs.] Bacon.
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Empoisonment (?), n. [F. empoisonnement.] The act of poisoning. Bacon.

{ Emporetic (?), Emporetical (?), } a. [L. emporeticus, Gr. �. See .] Pertaining to an emporium; relating to merchandise. [Obs.] Johnson.
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Emporium (?), n.; pl. Emporiums (#), L. Emporia (#). [L., fr. Gr. �, fr. � belonging to commerce, fr. � traveler, trader; � in + � way through and over, path. See , and , .] 1. A place of trade; a market place; a mart; esp., a city or town with extensive commerce; the commercial center of a country.
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That wonderful emporium [Manchester] . . . was then a mean and ill-built market town. Macaulay.
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It is pride . . . which fills our streets, our emporiums, our theathers. Knox.
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2. (Physiol.) The brain. [Obs.]
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Empoverish (?), v. t. See .
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Empower (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Empowered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Empowering.] 1. To give authority to; to delegate power to; to commission; to authorize (having commonly a legal force); as, the Supreme Court is empowered to try and decide cases, civil or criminal; the attorney is empowered to sign an acquittance, and discharge the debtor.
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2. To give moral or physical power, faculties, or abilities to. “These eyes . . . empowered to gaze.” Keble.
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3. to enable or permit; to give more opportunity for independent action.
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empowered adj. 1. invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter.
Syn. -- sceptered, sceptred.
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2. enabled or permitted; as, the women's liberation movement empowered wives to take more control of their own lives.
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Empress (?), n. [OE. empress, emperice, OF. empereis, empereris, fr. L. imperatrix, fem. of imperator. See .] 1. The consort of an emperor. Shak.
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2. A female sovereign.
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3. A sovereign mistress. “Empress of my soul.” Shak.
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Coloq. Empress cloth , a cloth for ladies' dresses, either wholly of wool, or with cotton warp and wool weft. It resembles merino, but is not twilled.
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Empressement (?), n. [F., fr s'empresser to hasten.] Demonstrative warmth or cordiality of manner; display of enthusiasm.

He grasped my hand with a nervous empressement. Poe.
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Emprint (?), v. t. [Obs.] See .
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Emprise (?), n. [OF. emprise, fr. emprendre to undertake; pref. em- (L. in) + F. prendre to take, L. prehendere, prendere; prae before + a verb akin to E. get. See , and cf. , .] [Archaic] 1. An enterprise; endeavor; adventure. Chaucer.
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In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise. Spenser.
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The deeds of love and high emprise. Longfellow.
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2. The qualifies which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits.
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I love thy courage yet and bolt emprise;
But here thy sword can do thee little stead. Milton.
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Emprise, v. t. To undertake. [Obs.] Sackville.
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Emprising (?), a. [From , v. t.] Full of daring; adventurous. [Archaic] T. Campbell.
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Emprison (?), v. t. [Obs.] See .
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Emprosthotonos (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. � forward + � to draw.] (Med.) A drawing of the body forward, in consequence of the spasmodic action of some of the muscles. Gross.
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Empte (?), v. t. To empty. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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Emptier (?; 215), n. One who, or that which, empties.
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Emptier, compar. of .
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Emptiness, n. [From .] 1. The state of being empty; absence of contents; void space; vacuum; as, the emptiness of a vessel; emptiness of the stomach.
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2. Want of solidity or substance; unsatisfactoriness; inability to satisfy desire; vacuity; hollowness; as, the emptiness of earthly glory.
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3. Want of knowledge; lack of sense; vacuity of mind.
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Eternal smiles his emptiness betray. Pope.
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The sins of emptiness, gossip, and spite. Tennyson.
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Emption (?), n. [L. emptio, fr. emere to buy.] The act of buying. [R.] Arbuthnot.
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Emptional (?), a. Capable of being purchased.
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Empty (?; 215), a. [Compar. Emptier (?); superl. Emptiest.] [AS. emtig, æmtig, æmetig, fr. æmta, æmetta, quiet, leisure, rest; of uncertain origin; cf. G. emsig busy.] 1. Containing nothing; not holding or having anything within; void of contents or appropriate contents; not filled; -- said of an inclosure, or a container, as a box, room, house, etc.; as, an empty chest, room, purse, or pitcher; an empty stomach; empty shackles.
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