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egg-shaped (?), a. Resembling an egg in form; ovoid.
Syn. -- elliptic, elliptical, oval, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate.
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eggshell (?), n. 1. The shell or exterior covering of an egg. Also used figuratively for anything resembling an eggshell.
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2. (Zoöl.) A smooth, white, marine, gastropod shell of the genus Ovulum, resembling an egg in form.
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eggshell (?), a. 1. of a pale, yellowish-white color; as, an eggshell ceiling and light green walls.
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2. (Architecture) having a smooth but not glossy texture like that of a hen's egg; as, a latex paint giving an eggshell finish. Also referred to as matte glaze or non-lustrous glaze.
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Egg squash (?). A variety of squash with small egg-shaped fruit.
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Eghen (?), n. pl. Eyes. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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Egilopical (?), a. [See .] (Med.) Pertaining to, of the nature of, or affected with, an Ægilops, or tumor in the corner of the eye.
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Egilops (?), n. See .

{ Eglandulose (?; 135), Eglandulous (?), } a. [Pref. e- + glandulose, glandulosus.] Destitute of glands.
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Eglantine (?), n. [F. églantine, fr. OF. aiglent brier, hip tree, fr. (assumed) LL. acuculentus, fr. a dim. of L. acus needle; cf. F. aiguille needle. Cf. .] (Bot.) (a) A species of rose (Rosa Eglanteria), with fragrant foliage and flowers of various colors. (b) The sweetbrier (R. rubiginosa).
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☞ Milton, in the following lines, has applied the name to some twining plant, perhaps the honeysuckle.
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Through the sweetbrier, or the vine,
Or the twisted eglantine. L'Allegro, 47.
“In our early writers and in Gerarde and the herbalists, it was a shrub with white flowers.” Dr. Prior.
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Eglatere (?), n. Eglantine. [Obs. or R.] [Written also eglantere.] Tennyson.
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Egling (?), n. [Etymol. uncertain.] (Zoöl.) The European perch when two years old. [Prov. Eng.]
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Eglomerate (?), v. t. [Pref. e- + glomerate.] To unwind, as a thread from a ball. [R.]
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ego (?), n.; pl. egos (�). [L., I.] The conscious and permanent subject of all psychical experiences, whether held to be directly known or the product of reflective thought; the subject consciously considered as “I” by a person; -- opposed to non-ego.
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2. (Psychoanalysis) that one of the three parts of a person's psychic apparatus that mediates consciously between the drives of the id and the realities of the external physical and social environment, by integrating perceptions of the external world and organizing the reactions to it. Contrasted with the id and superego.
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3. egotism; as, a job requiring a diplomat without too much ego.
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4. self-esteem; as, he has an overinflated ego.
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egocentric adj. having an attitude which is almost exclusively concerned with one's own needs or desires.
Syn. -- egoistical, self-centered, self-centred.
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egocentric n. a self-centered person with little regard for others.
Syn. -- egoist.
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egocentrism n. the personality trait that causes one to attempt to get personal recognition for oneself (especially by unacceptable means).
Syn. -- egoism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness.
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Egoical (?), a. Pertaining to egoism. [R.]
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Egoism (?), n. [F. égoïsme, fr. L. -ego I. See , and cf. .] 1. (Philos.) The doctrine of certain extreme adherents or disciples of Descartes and Johann Gottlieb Fichte, which finds all the elements of knowledge in the ego and the relations which it implies or provides for.
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2. Excessive love and thought of self; the habit of regarding one's self as the center of every interest; selfishness; -- opposed to altruism.
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Egoist, n. [F. égoïste. See .] 1. One given overmuch to egoism or thoughts of self.
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I, dullard egoist, taking no special recognition of such nobleness. Carlyle.
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2. (Philos.) A believer in egoism.

{ Egoistic (?), Egoistical (?), } a. Pertaining to egoism; imbued with egoism or excessive thoughts of self; self-loving.
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Ill-natured feeling, or egoistic pleasure in making men miserable. G. Eliot.
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Egoistically, adv. In an egoistic manner.
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Egoity (?), n. Personality. [R.] Swift.
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Egomism (?), n. Egoism. [R.] A. Baxter.
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Egophonic (?), a. Belonging to, or resembling, egophony.
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Egophony (?), n. [Gr. �, �, goat + � voice.] (Med.) The sound of a patient's voice so modified as to resemble the bleating of a goat, heard on applying the ear to the chest in certain diseases within its cavity, as in pleurisy with effusion.
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Egotheism (?), n. [Gr. 'egw I + qeos God.] The deification of self. [R.]
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Egotism (?; 277), n. [L. ego I + ending -tism for -ism, prob. influenced by other English words in -tism fr. the Greek, where t is not part of the ending, as baptism. See .] The practice of too frequently using the word I; hence, a speaking or writing overmuch of one's self; self-exaltation; self-praise; the act or practice of magnifying one's self or parading one's own doings. The word is also used in the sense of egoism.
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His excessive egotism, which filled all objects with himself. Hazlitt.

Syn. -- , , , . Self-conceit is an overweening opinion of one's talents, capacity, attractions, etc.; egotism is the acting out of self-conceit, or self-importance, in words and exterior conduct; vanity is inflation of mind arising from the idea of being thought highly of by others. It shows itself by its eagerness to catch the notice of others. Egoism is a state in which the feelings are concentrated on one's self. Its expression is egotism.
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Egotist (?), n. [L. ego I + ending -tist for -ist. See , and cf. .] One addicted to egotism; one who speaks much of himself or magnifies his own achievements or affairs.

{ Egotistic (?), Egotistical (?), } a. Addicted to, or manifesting, egotism; having an exaggerated view of one's own importance or good qualities.
Syn. -- egotistic; narcissistic; self-loving; conceited; vain; self-important; opinionated.
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Egotistically, adv. With egotism.
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Egotize (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Egotized (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Egotizing (?).] [See .] To talk or write as an egotist. Cowper.
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Egranulose (?), a. [Pref. e- + granule.] (Bot.) Having no granules, as chlorophyll in certain conditions. R. Brown.
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Egre (?), a. & n. See , and . [Obs.]
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Egregious (?; 277), a. [L. egregius; lit., separated or chosen from the herd, i. e., distinguished, excellent; e out + grex, gregis, herd. See .] Surpassing; extraordinary; distinguished (in a bad sense); -- formerly used with words importing a good quality, but now joined with words having a bad sense; as, an egregious rascal; an egregious ass; an egregious mistake.
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The egregious impudence of this fellow. Bp. Hall.
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His [Wyclif's] egregious labors are not to be neglected. Milton.
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Egregiously (?), adv. Greatly; enormously; shamefully; as, egregiously cheated.
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Egregiousness (?; 277), n. The state of being egregious.
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Egremoin (?), n. [See .] Agrimony (Agrimonia Eupatoria). [Obs.] Chaucer.
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Egress (?), n. [L. egressus, fr. egredi to go out; e out + gradi to go. See .] 1. The act of going out or leaving, or the power to leave; departure.
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Embarred from all egress and regress. Holland.
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Gates of burning adamant,
Barred over us, prohibit all egress. Milton.
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2. (Astron.) The passing off from the sun's disk of an inferior planet, in a transit.
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Egress (?), v. i. To go out; to depart; to leave.
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Egression (?), n. [L. egressio.] The act of going; egress. [R.] B. Jonson.
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Egressor (?), n. One who goes out. [R.]
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Egret (?), n. [See , .] 1. (Zoöl.) The name of several species of herons which bear plumes on the back. They are generally white. Among the best known species are the American egret (Ardea egretta syn. Herodias egretta); the great egret (Ardea alba); the little egret (Ardea garzetta), of Europe; and the American snowy egret (Ardea candidissima).
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A bunch of egrets killed for their plumage. G. W. Cable.
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2. A plume or tuft of feathers worn as a part of a headdress, or anything imitating such an ornament; an aigrette.
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3. (Bot.) The flying feathery or hairy crown of seeds or achenes, as the down of the thistle.
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4. (Zoöl.) A kind of ape.
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Egrette (?), n. [See .] Same as , n., 2.
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Egrimony (?), [Corrupted fr. agrimony.] (Bot.) The herb agrimony. [Obs.]
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Egrimony, n. [L. aegrimonia.] Sorrow. [Obs.]
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Egriot (?), n. [F. aigrette, griotte, formerly agriote; cf. aigre sour.] A kind of sour cherry. Bacon.
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Egritude (?), n. [L. aegritudo, fr. aeger sick.] Sickness; ailment; sorrow. [Obs.] Sir T. Elyot.
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Egypt n. a country at the northeastern corner of Africa. At one time it was joined with Syria to form the United Arab Republic.
Syn. -- United Arab Republic.
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Egyptian (?), a. [L. Aegyptius, Gr. �, fr. � (L. Aegyptus) Egypt: cf. F. égyptien. Cf. .] Pertaining to Egypt, in Africa.
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Coloq. Egyptian bean . (Bot.) (a) The beanlike fruit of an aquatic plant (Nelumbium speciosum), somewhat resembling the water lily. (b) See under , 1. -- Coloq. Egyptian cross . See Illust. (No. 6) of . -- Coloq. Egyptian thorn (Bot.), a medium-sized tree (Acacia vera). It is one of the chief sources of the best gum arabic.
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Egyptian, n. 1. A native, or one of the people, of Egypt; also, the Egyptian language.
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2. A gypsy. [Obs.] Shak.
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Egyptize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Egyptized (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Egyptizing (?).] To give an Egyptian character or appearance to. Fairbairn.

{ Egyptologer (?), Egyptologist (?), } n. One skilled in the antiquities of Egypt; a student of Egyptology.
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Egyptological (?), a. Of, pertaining to, or devoted to, Egyptology.
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Egyptology (?), n. [Egypt + -logy.] The science or study of Egyptian antiquities, esp. the hieroglyphics.
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Eh (?), interj. [OE. ei, ey.] An expression of inquiry or slight surprise.
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Ehlite (?), n. [From Ehl near Linz, where it occurs.] (Min.) A mineral of a green color and pearly luster; a hydrous phosphate of copper.
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Eider (?), n. [Of Scand. origin, cf. Icel æ�r; akin to Sw. eider, Dan. ederfugl.] (Zoöl.) Any species of sea duck of the genus Somateria, esp. Somateria mollissima, which breeds in the northern parts of Europe and America, and lines its nest with fine down (taken from its own body) which is an article of commerce; -- called also eider duck. The American eider (S. Dresseri), the king eider (S. spectabilis), and the spectacled eider (Arctonetta Fischeri) are related species.
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Coloq. Eider down . [Cf. Icel. æðardūn, Sw. eiderdūn, Dan. ederduun.] Down of the eider duck, much sought after as an article of luxury.
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Eidograph (?), n. [Gr. e'i^dos form + graph.] An instrument for copying drawings on the same or a different scale; a form of the pantograph.
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Eidolon (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. � image. See .] An image or representation; a form; a phantom; an apparition. Sir W. Scott.
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Eigh (?), interj. An exclamation expressing delight.
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Eight (āt), n. [See .] An island in a river; an ait. [Obs.] “Osiers on their eights.” Evelyn.
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Eight (āt), a. [AS. eahta; akin to OS. ahto, OFries. achta, D. & G. acht, OHG. ahto, Icel. ātta, Sw. åtta, Dan. otte, Goth. ahtau, Lith. asztůni, Ir. & Gael. ochd, W. wyth, Armor. eich, eiz, L. octo, Gr. 'oktw, Skr. ashṭan. √306. Cf. .] Seven and one; as, eight years.
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Eight (āt), n. 1. The number greater by a unit than seven; eight units or objects.
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2. A symbol representing eight units, as 8 or viii.
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Eighteen (ātēn), a. [AS. eahtatȳne, eahtatēne. See , and , and cf. .] Eight and ten; as, eighteen pounds.
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Eighteen, n. 1. The number greater by a unit than seventeen; eighteen units or objects.
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2. A symbol denoting eighteen units, as 18 or xviii.
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Eighteenmo (?), a. & n. See .
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Eighteenth (?), a. [From .] 1. Next in order after the seventeenth.
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2. Consisting of one of eighteen equal parts or divisions of a thing.
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Eighteenth, n. 1. The quotient of a unit divided by eighteen; one of eighteen equal parts or divisions.
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2. The eighth after the tenth.
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Eightetethe (?), a. [OE., fr. AS. eahtateóða; eahta eight + teóða tenth. Cf. , .] Eighteenth. [Obs.]
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Eightfold (?), a. Eight times a quantity.
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Eighth (ātth), a. [AS. eahtoða.] 1. Next in order after the seventh.
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2. Consisting of one of eight equal divisions of a thing.
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Coloq. Eighth note (Mus.), the eighth part of a whole note, or semibreve; a quaver.
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Eighth, n. 1. The quotient of a unit divided by eight; one of eight equal parts; an eighth part.
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2. (Mus.) The interval of an octave.
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Eighthly, adv. As the eighth in order.
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eighties n. the decade from 1980 to 1989.
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2. the time of life between 80 and 90.
Syn. -- mid-eighties.
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Eightieth (?), a. [From .] 1. The next in order after seventy-ninth.
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2. Consisting of one of eighty equal parts or divisions.
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Eightieth, n. The quotient of a unit divided by eighty; one of eighty equal parts.
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Eightling (?), n. [Eight + -ling.] (Crystallog.) A compound or twin crystal made up of eight individuals.
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Eightscore (?), a. & n. Eight times twenty; a hundred and sixty.
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eightsome n. eight people considered as a unit; as, there was an eightsome ahead of us on the golf course.
Syn. -- octet, octette.
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2. a Scottish reel for eight dancers.
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eight-spot n. a playing card with eight pips on the face; an eight. [slang]
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eightvo n. the size of a book (ca. 16 x 23 cm) whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves. The pages have about half the area of a quarto. Symbolized as 8vo, and 8°.
Syn. -- octavo, 8vo, 8°.
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Eighty (?), a. [AS. eahtatig, where the ending -tig is akin to English ten; cf. G. achtzig. See , and .] Eight times ten; fourscore.
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Eighty, n. 1. The sum of eight times ten; eighty units or objects.
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2. A symbol representing eighty units, or ten eight times repeated, as 80 or lxxx.
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Eigne (?), a. [OF. aisné, ainsné, F. aîné, fr. L. ante natus born before. Cf. .] 1. (Law) Eldest; firstborn. Blackstone.
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2. Entailed; belonging to the eldest son. [Obs.]
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Coloq. Bastard eigne , a bastard eldest son whose parents afterwards intermarry.
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Eiking (?), n. (Naut.) See .
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Eikon (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. e'ikwn.] 1. An image or effigy; -- used rather in an abstract sense, and rarely for a work of art.
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2. an ikon.
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Eikonogen (?), n. [Gr. e'ikwn, e'ikonos, image + root of gignesqai to be born.] (Photog. & Chem.) The sodium salt of a sulphonic acid of a naphthol, C10H5(OH)(NH2)SO3Na used as a developer.
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Eikosane (?), n. [Gr. e'ikosi.] (Chem.) A solid hydrocarbon, C20H42, of the paraffin series, of artificial production, and also probably occurring in petroleum.
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Eikosylene (?), n. [Gr. e'ikosi twenty + acetylene.] (Chem.) A liquid hydrocarbon, C20H38, of the acetylene series, obtained from brown coal.
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Eild (?), n. [See .] Age. [Obs.] Fairfax.
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eire (?), n. Air. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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Eire (?), prop. n. the Irish name for Ireland; the name used in 1937 to 1949 for the Republic of Ireland.
Syn. -- Erin, Ireland. [PJC]

Eirenarch (?), n. [See .] (Gr. Antiq.) A justice of the peace; irenarch.
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Eirenic (?), a. Pacific. See .
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Eirie (?), n. See , and .
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Eisel (?), n. [OF. aisil, aissil, fr. L. acetum. Cf. .] Vinegar; verjuice. [Obs.] Sir T. More.
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Eisteddfod (āstĕ�vōd), n. [W., session, fr. eistedd to sit.] An assembly or session of the Welsh bards; an annual congress of bards, minstrels and literati of Wales, -- being a patriotic revival of the old custom.
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Either (ē�ẽr or ī�ẽr; 277), a. & pron. [OE. either, aither, AS. ǣgðer, ǣghwæðer (akin to OHG. ēogiwedar, MHG. iegeweder); ā + ge + hwæðer whether. See , and , and cf. , conj.] 1. One of two; the one or the other; -- properly used of two things, but sometimes of a larger number, for any one.
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Lepidus flatters both,
Of both is flattered; but he neither loves,
Nor either cares for him. Shak.
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Scarce a palm of ground could be gotten by either of the three. Bacon.
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There have been three talkers in Great British, either of whom would illustrate what I say about dogmatists. Holmes.
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2. Each of two; the one and the other; both; -- formerly, also, each of any number.
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His flowing hair
In curls on either cheek played. Milton.
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On either side . . . was there the tree of life. Rev. xxii. 2.
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The extreme right and left of either army never engaged. Jowett (Thucyd).
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Either, conj. Either precedes two, or more, coördinate words or phrases, and is introductory to an alternative. It is correlative to or.
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Either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth. 1 Kings xviii. 27.
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Few writers hesitate to use either in what is called a triple alternative; such as, We must either stay where we are, proceed, or recede. Latham.
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☞ Either was formerly sometimes used without any correlation, and where we should now use or.
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Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? James iii. 12.
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Ejaculate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ejaculated (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Ejaculating.] [L. ejaculatus, p. p. of ejaculari to throw out; e out + ejaculari to throw, fr. jaculum javelin, dart, fr. jacere to throw. See .] 1. To throw out suddenly and swiftly, as if a dart; to dart; to eject. [Archaic or Technical]
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Its active rays ejaculated thence. Blackmore.
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