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Farrow (fărr�), n. [AS. fearh a little pig; a akin to OHG. farh, farah, pig, dim. farheli little pig, G. fercel, D. varken pig, Lith. parszas OIr. orc, L. porcus, Gr. porkos. Cf. .] A litter of pigs. Shak.
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Farrow, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Farrowed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Farrowing.] To bring forth (young); -- said only of swine. Tusser.
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Farrow, a. [Cf. Scot. ferry cow a cow that is not with calf, D. vaarkoe, vaars, heifer, G. färse, AS. fearr bull, G. farre. Cf. .] Not producing young in a given season or year; -- said only of cows.
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☞ If a cow has had a calf, but fails in a subsequent year, she is said to be farrow, or to go farrow.
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Farry (?), n. A farrow. [Obs.] Perry.
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Farse (?), n. [See , n.] (Eccl.) An addition to, or a paraphrase of, some part of the Latin service in the vernacular; -- common in English before the Reformation.
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Farseeing (?), a. 1. Able to see to a great distance; farsighted.
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2. Having foresight as regards the future.
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Farsighted (?), a. 1. Seeing to great distance; hence, of good judgment regarding the remote effects of actions; sagacious.
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2. (Med.) Hypermetropic.
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Farsightedness, n. 1. Quality of bbeing farsighted.
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2. (Med.) Hypermetropia.
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Far-stretched (?), a. Stretched beyond ordinary limits.
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Farther (fär�ẽr), a., compar. of . [superl. Farthest (-�ĕst). See .] [For farrer, OE. ferrer, compar. of far; confused with further. Cf. .] 1. More remote; more distant than something else.
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2. Tending to a greater distance; beyond a certain point; additional; further.
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Before our farther way the fates allow. Dryden.
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Let me add a farther Truth. Dryden.
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Some farther change awaits us. MIlton.
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Farther, adv. 1. At or to a greater distance; more remotely; beyond; as, let us rest with what we have, without looking farther.
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2. Moreover; by way of progress in treating a subject; as, farther, let us consider the probable event.
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Coloq. No farther , (used elliptically for) go no farther; say no more, etc.
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It will be dangerous to go on. No farther ! Shak.
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Farther, v. t. To help onward. [R.] See .
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Fartherance (?), n. [Obs.] See .
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Farthermore (?), adv. [Obs.] See .
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Farthermost (?), a. Most remote; farthest.
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Farthest (fär�ĕst), a. Superl. of . [See and cf. ] Most distant or remote; as, the farthest degree. See .
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Farthest adv. At or to the greatest distance. See .
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Farthing (?), n. [OE. furthing, AS. feórðung, fr. feórða fourth, feór, feówer, four. See .] 1. The fourth of a penny; a small copper coin of Great Britain, being a cent in United States currency.
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2. A very small quantity or value. [Obs.]
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In her cup was no farthing seen of grease. Chaucer.
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3. A division of land. [Obs.]
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Thirty acres make a farthing land; nine farthings a Cornish acre; and four Cornish acres a knight's fee. R. Carew.
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Farthingale (?), n. [OE. vardingale, fardingale, fr. OF. vertugale, verdugade, F. vertugade, vertugadin, from Sp. verdugado, being named from its hoops, fr. verdugo a young shoot of tree, fr. verde green, fr. L. viridis. See .] A hoop skirt or hoop petticoat, or other light, elastic material, used to extend the petticoat.
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We'll revel it as bravely as the best, . . .
With ruffs and cuffs, and farthingales and things. Shak.
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Fasces (?), n. pl. [L., pl. of fascis bundle; cf. fascia a band, and Gr. fakelos a bundle.], (Rom. Antiq.) A bundle of rods, having among them an ax with the blade projecting, borne before the Roman magistrates as a badge of their authority.
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Fascet (?), n. (Glass Making) A wire basket on the end of a rod to carry glass bottles, etc., to the annealing furnace; also, an iron rod to be thrust into the mouths of bottles, and used for the same purpose; -- called also pontee and punty.
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Fascia (?), n.; pl. Fasciæ (#). [L., a band: cf. It. fascia. See , and cf. .] 1. A band, sash, or fillet; especially, in surgery, a bandage or roller.
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2. (Arch.) A flat member of an order or building, like a flat band or broad fillet; especially, one of the three bands which make up the architrave, in the Ionic order. See Illust. of .
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3. (Anat.) The layer of loose tissue, often containing fat, immediately beneath the skin; the stronger layer of connective tissue covering and investing all muscles; an aponeurosis.
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4. (Zoöl.) A broad well-defined band of color.
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Fascial (?), a. 1. Pertaining to the fasces.
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2. (Anat.) Relating to a fascia.

{ Fasciate (?), Fasciated (?), } a. [L. fasciatus, p. p. of fasciare to envelop with bands, fr. fascia band. See .] 1. Bound with a fillet, sash, or bandage.
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2. (Bot.) (a) Banded or compacted together. (b) Flattened and laterally widened, as are often the stems of the garden cockscomb.
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3. (Zoöl.) Broadly banded with color.
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Fasciation, n. The act or manner of binding up; bandage; also, the condition of being fasciated.
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Fascicle (?), n. [L. fasciculus, dim. of fascis. See .] 1. A small bundle or collection; a compact cluster; as, a fascicle of fibers; a fascicle of flowers or roots.
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2. One of the divisions of a book published in parts; fasciculus.
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Fascicled (?), a. Growing in a bundle, tuft, or close cluster; as, the fascicled leaves of the pine or larch; the fascicled roots of the dahlia; fascicled muscle fibers; fascicled tufts of hair.
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Fascicular (?), a. Pertaining to a fascicle; fascicled; as, a fascicular root.
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Fascicularly, adv. In a fascicled manner. Kirwan.

{ Fasciculate (?), Fasciculated (?),} a. Grouped in a fascicle; fascicled.
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Fascicule (?), n. [See .] A small bunch or bundle; a fascicle; as, a fascicule of fibers, hairs, or spines.
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Fasciculus (?), n.; pl. Fasciculi (#). [L. See .] 1. A little bundle; a fascicle.
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2. A division of a book.
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Fascinate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fascinated (?), p. pr. & vb. n.. Fascinating (�).] [L. fascinare; cf. Gr. ���������� to slander, bewitch.] 1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant.
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It has been almost universally believed that . . . serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which they are desirous to obtain. Griffith (Cuvier).
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2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm; to captivate, as by physical or mental charms.
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There be none of the passions that have been noted to fascinate or bewitch but love and envy. Bacon.

Syn. -- To charm; enrapture; captivate; enchant; bewitch; attract.
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fascinated adj. 1. having the attention fixed by a sense of wonder.
Syn. -- hypnotized, hypnotised, mesmerized, mesmerised, spellbound, transfixed.
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2. intensely interested in or attracted by; as, I'm very interested in birds; in fact I'm fascinated by them.
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fascinating adj. 1. capable of holding the attention; as, a fascinating story.
Syn. -- absorbing, engrossing, gripping, riveting, spellbinding.
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2. capturing interest as if by a spell; as, a fascinating woman.
Syn. -- bewitching, captivating, enchanting, enthralling, entrancing.
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Fascination (?), n. [L. fascinatio; cf. F. fascination.] 1. The act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or irresistible influence on the affections or passions; unseen, inexplicable influence.
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The Turks hang old rags . . . upon their fairest horses, and other goodly creatures, to secure them against fascination. Waller.
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2. The state or condition of being fascinated.
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3. That which fascinates; a charm; a spell.
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There is a certain bewitchery or fascination in words. South.
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Fascine (?), n. [F., fr. L. fascina a bundle of sticks, fr. fascis. See .] (Fort. & Engin.) A cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood, bound together, used in raising batteries, filling ditches, strengthening ramparts, and making parapets; also in revetments for river banks, and in mats for dams, jetties, etc.
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Fascinous (?), a. [L. fascinum witchcraft, akin to fascinare. See .] Caused or acting by witchcraft. [Obs.] “Fascinous diseases.” Harvey.
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Fasciola (?), n.;pl. Fasciolæ (#). [See .] (Anat.) A band of gray matter bordering the fimbria in the brain; the dentate convolution. Wilder.
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Fasciole (?), n. [L. fasciola a little bandage. See .] (Zoöl.) A band of minute tubercles, bearing modified spines, on the shells of spatangoid sea urchins. See .
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fascism (făshĭz'm) n. 1. a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government; -- opposed to democracy and liberalism.
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2. an authoritarian system of government under absolute control of a single dictator, allowing no political opposition, forcibly suppressing dissent, and rigidly controlling most industrial and economic activities. Such regimes usually try to achieve popularity by a strongly nationalistic appeal, often mixed with racism.
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3. Specifically, the Fascist movement led by Benito Mussolini in Italy from 1922 to 1943.
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4. broadly, a tendency toward or support of a strongly authoritarian or dictatorial control of government or other organizations; -- often used pejoratively in this sense.
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fascist n. an adherent of fascism or similar right-wing authoritarian views.
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fascist fascistic adj. 1. of or pertaining to fascism; resembling fascism; as, fascist propaganda.
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Fash (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fashed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Fashing.] [OF. faschier, F. f�cher, to anger, vex; cf. Pr. fasticar, fastigar, fr. L. fastidium dilike. See .] To vex; to tease; to trouble. [Scot.]
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Fash, n. Vexation; anxiety; care. [Scot.]
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Without further fash on my part. De Quincey.
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Fashion (?), n. [OE. fasoun, facioun, shape, manner, F. facon, orig., a making, fr. L. factio a making, fr. facere to make. See , , and cf. .]
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1. The make or form of anything; the style, shape, appearance, or mode of structure; pattern, model; as, the fashion of the ark, of a coat, of a house, of an altar, etc.; workmanship; execution.
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The fashion of his countenance was altered. Luke ix. 29.
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I do not like the fashion of your garments. Shak.
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2. The prevailing mode or style, especially of dress; custom or conventional usage in respect of dress, behavior, etiquette, etc.; particularly, the mode or style usual among persons of good breeding; as, to dress, dance, sing, ride, etc., in the fashion.
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The innocent diversions in fashion. Locke.
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As now existing, fashion is a form of social regulation analogous to constitutional government as a form of political regulation. H. Spencer.
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3. Polite, fashionable, or genteel life; social position; good breeding; as, men of fashion.
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4. Mode of action; method of conduct; manner; custom; sort; way. “After his sour fashion.” Shak.
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Coloq. After a fashion , to a certain extent; of a sort; sort of. -- Coloq. Fashion piece (Naut.), one of the timbers which terminate the transom, and define the shape of the stern. -- Coloq. Fashion plate , a pictorial design showing the prevailing style or a new style of dress.
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Fashion, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fashioned (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Fashioning.] [Cf. F. faconner.] 1. To form; to give shape or figure to; to mold.
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Here the loud hammer fashions female toys. Gay.
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Ingenious art . . .
Steps forth to fashion and refine the age. Cowper.
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2. To fit; to adapt; to accommodate; -- with to.
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Laws ought to be fashioned to the manners and conditions of the people. Spenser.
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3. To make according to the rule prescribed by custom.
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Fashioned plate sells for more than its weight. Locke.
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4. To forge or counterfeit. [Obs.] Shak.
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Coloq. Fashioning needle (Knitting Machine), a needle used for widening or narrowing the work and thus shaping it.
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Fashionable (?), a. 1. Conforming to the fashion or established mode; according with the prevailing form or style; as, a fashionable dress.
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2. Established or favored by custom or use; current; prevailing at a particular time; as, the fashionable philosophy; fashionable opinions.
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3. Observant of the fashion or customary mode; dressing or behaving according to the prevailing fashion; as, a fashionable man.
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4. Genteel; well-bred; as, fashionable society.
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Time is like a fashionable host
That slightly shakes his parting guest by the hand. Shak.
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Fashionable, n. A person who conforms to the fashions; -- used chiefly in the plural.
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Fashionableness, n. State of being fashionable.
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Fashionably, adv. In a fashionable manner.
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Fashioned (?), a. Having a certain style or fashion; as, old-fashioned; new-fashioned.
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Fashioner (?), n. One who fashions, forms, ar gives shape to anything. [R.]
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The fashioner had accomplished his task, and the dresses were brought home. Sir W. Scott.
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Fashionist (?), n. An obsequious follower of the modes and fashions. [R.] Fuller.
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Fashionless, a. Having no fashion.
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Fashion-monger (?), n. One who studies the fashions; a fop; a dandy. Marston.
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Fashion-mongering, a. Behaving like a fashion-monger. [R.] Shak.
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Fassaite (?), n. (Min.) A variety of pyroxene, from the valley of Fassa, in the Tyrol.
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Fast (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Fasted; p. pr. & vb. n. Fasting.] [AS. fæstan; akin to D. vasten, OHG. fastēn, G. fasten, Icel. & Sw. fasta, Dan. faste, Goth. fastan to keep, observe, fast, and prob. to E. fast firm.] 1. To abstain from food; to omit to take nourishment in whole or in part; to go hungry.
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Fasting he went to sleep, and fasting waked. Milton.
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2. To practice abstinence as a religious exercise or duty; to abstain from food voluntarily for a time, for the mortification of the body or appetites, or as a token of grief, or humiliation and penitence.
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Thou didst fast and weep for the child. 2 Sam. xii. 21.
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Coloq. Fasting day , a fast day; a day of fasting.
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Fast, n. [OE. faste, fast; cf. AS. fæsten, OHG. fasta, G. faste. See , v. i.] 1. Abstinence from food; omission to take nourishment.
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Surfeit is the father of much fast. Shak.
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2. Voluntary abstinence from food, for a space of time, as a spiritual discipline, or as a token of religious humiliation.
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3. A time of fasting, whether a day, week, or longer time; a period of abstinence from food or certain kinds of food; as, an annual fast.
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Coloq. Fast day , a day appointed for fasting, humiliation, and religious offices as a means of invoking the favor of God. -- Coloq. To break one's fast , to put an end to a period of abstinence by taking food; especially, to take one's morning meal; to breakfast. Shak.
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Fast, a. [Compar. Faster (?); superl. Fastest (?).] [OE., firm, strong, not loose, AS. fæst; akin to OS. fast, D. vast, OHG. fasti, festi, G. fest, Icel. fastr, Sw. & Dan. fast, and perh. to E. fetter. The sense swift comes from the idea of keeping close to what is pursued; a Scandinavian use. Cf. , adv., , v., .] 1. Firmly fixed; closely adhering; made firm; not loose, unstable, or easily moved; immovable; as, to make fast the door.
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There is an order that keeps things fast. Burke.
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2. Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
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Outlaws . . . lurking in woods and fast places. Spenser.
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3. Firm in adherence; steadfast; not easily separated or alienated; faithful; as, a fast friend.
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4. Permanent; not liable to fade by exposure to air or by washing; durable; lasting; as, fast colors.
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5. Tenacious; retentive. [Obs.]
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Roses, damask and red, are fast flowers of their smells. Bacon.
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6. Not easily disturbed or broken; deep; sound.
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All this while in a most fast sleep. Shak.
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7. Moving rapidly; quick in mition; rapid; swift; as, a fast horse.
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8. Given to pleasure seeking; disregardful of restraint; reckless; wild; dissipated; dissolute; as, a fast man; a fast liver. Thackeray.
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9. In such a condition, as to resilience, etc., as to make possible unusual rapidity of play or action; as, a fast racket, or tennis court; a fast track; a fast billiard table, etc.
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Coloq. Fast and loose , now cohering, now disjoined; inconstant, esp. in the phrases to play at fast and loose, to play fast and loose, to act with giddy or reckless inconstancy or in a tricky manner; to say one thing and do another. “Play fast and loose with faith.” Shak. -- Coloq. Fast and loose pulleys (Mach.), two pulleys placed side by side on a revolving shaft, which is driven from another shaft by a band, and arranged to disengage and reëngage the machinery driven thereby. When the machinery is to be stopped, the band is transferred from the pulley fixed to the shaft to the pulley which revolves freely upon it, and vice versa. -- Coloq. Hard and fast (Naut.), so completely aground as to be immovable. -- Coloq. To make fast (Naut.), to make secure; to fasten firmly, as a vessel, a rope, or a door.
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