n. (Arch.) A molding whose section is thought to resemble a beak. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Seen from above, as if by a flying bird; embraced at a glance; hence, general; not minute, or entering into details; as, a bird's-eye view. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Marked with spots resembling bird's eyes; as, bird's-eye diaper; bird's-eye maple. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Bot.) A plant with a small bright flower, as the Adonis or pheasant's eye, the mealy primrose (Primula farinosa), and species of Veronica, Geranium, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

See under Maple. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Bot.) A papilionaceous plant, the Ornithopus, having a curved, cylindrical pod tipped with a short, clawlike point. [ 1913 Webster ]

Bird's-foot trefoil. (Bot.) (a) A genus of plants (Lotus) with clawlike pods. Lotus corniculatas, with yellow flowers, is very common in Great Britain. (b) the related plant, Trigonella ornithopodioides, is also European. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Arch.) An interior angle or notch cut across a piece of timber, for the reception of the edge of another, as that in a rafter to be laid on a plate; -- commonly called crow's-foot in the United States. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ or } n. 1. The nest in which a bird lays eggs and hatches her young. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Cookery) The nest of a small swallow (Collocalia nidifica and several allied species), of China and the neighboring countries, which is mixed with soups. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ The nests are found in caverns and fissures of cliffs on rocky coasts, and are composed in part of algæ. They are of the size of a goose egg, and in substance resemble isinglass. See Illust. under Edible. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Bot.) An orchideous plant with matted roots, of the genus Neottia (Neottia nidus-avis). [ 1913 Webster ]

Bird's-nest pudding, a pudding containing apples whose cores have been replaced by sugar. --
Yellow bird's nest, a plant, the Monotropa hypopitys. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Hunting for, or taking, birds' nests or their contents. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Bot.) The knotgrass (Polygonum aviculare). [ 1913 Webster ]

‖ [ F., bow wood. So called because used for bows by the Western Indians. ] (Bot.) The Osage orange (Maclura aurantiaca). [ 1913 Webster ]

The bois d'arc seems to be the characteristic growth of the black prairies. U. S. Census (1880). [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ a Trademark. ] men's underwear. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

‖n.; pl. Chargés d'affaires. [ F., “charged with affairs.” ] A diplomatic representative, or minister of an inferior grade, accredited by the government of one state to the minister of foreign affairs of another; also, a substitute, ad interim, for an ambassador or minister plenipotentiary. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. Chefs-d'œuvre [ F. ] A masterpiece; a capital work in art, literature, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

(Naut.) A hitch or knot, by which a rope is secured to a spar, the two parts of the rope being crossed and seized together; -- called also cuckold's neck. Ham. Nav. Encyc. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖ [ F., clot of summer. ] A thin woolen fabric, twilled like merino. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖ [ F. ] (Bot.) A variety of pear of large size and excellent flavor. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖ pl. Hors d'œuveres /plu>. [ F., lit., outside of work. ] 1. Something unusual or extraordinary. [ R. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. A dish served as a relish, usually at the beginning of a meal. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. [ AS. hundes tunge. ] (Bot.) A biennial weed (Cynoglossum officinale), with soft tongue-shaped leaves, and an offensive odor. It bears nutlets covered with barbed or hooked prickles. Called also dog's-tongue. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖ pl. Jets d'eau /plu>. [ F., a throw of water. See Jet a shooting forth. ] A stream of water spouting, esp. upward, from a fountain or pipe for ornament; also, the fountain or pipe from which it issues. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

‖ [ F., play of mind. ] A witticism. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖pos>n. [ F., language of oc yes. ] The dialect, closely akin to French, formerly spoken south of the Loire (in which the word for “yes” was

‖ [ F., language of oïl yes. ] The dialect formerly spoken north of the Loire (in which the word for “yes” was

pos>n. (Bot.) A name of several harmless plants, as Arnica montana (Arnica acaulis syn. Doronicum acaule), Senecio Doronicum, and Paris quadrifolia.
Syn. -- leopardbane, leopard's-bane. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

pos>n. Leopard's bane. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

pos>n. (Bot.) A perennial plant of the genus Saururus (Saururus cernuus), growing in marshes, and having white flowers crowded in a slender terminal spike, somewhat resembling in form a lizard's tail; whence the name. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. An association of underwriters and others in London, for the collection and diffusion of marine intelligence, the insurance, classification, registration, and certifying of vessels, and the transaction of business of various kinds connected with shipping. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A part of the Royal Exchange, in London, appropriated to the use of underwriters and insurance brokers; -- called also Lloyd's Rooms. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ The name is derived from Lloyd's Coffee House, in Lombard Street, where there were formerly rooms for the same purpose. The name Lloyd or Lloyd's has been taken by several associations, in different parts of Europe, established for purposes similar to those of the original association. [ 1913 Webster ]

Lloyd's agents, persons employed in various parts of the world, by the association called Lloyd's, to serve its interests. --
Lloyd's list, a publication of the latest news respecting shipping matters, with lists of vessels, etc., made under the direction of Lloyd's. Brande & C. --
Lloyd's register, a register of vessels rated according to their quality, published yearly. [ 1913 Webster ]

pos>n. [ F., gold louis. ] Formerly, a gold coin of France nominally worth twenty shillings sterling, but of varying value; -- first struck in 1640. [ 1913 Webster ]

(Bot.) The yellow bedstraw (Galium verum). [ 1913 Webster ]

pl. maitres d'hotel. n. 1. A headwaiter.
Syn. -- captain, head waiter. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. The manager or owner of a hotel. [ PJC ]

[ F. ] (Mil.) See under Appui. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖ pl. Tables d'hôte [ F., literally, table of the landlord. ] 1. A common table for guests at a hotel; an ordinary. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Now, commonly, a meal, usually of several preselected and fixed courses, in a restaurant, hotel, or the like, for which one pays a fixed price. Sometimes, a meal with optional courses for which one pays a fixed price irrespective of what one orders; but the latter is usuallyt referred to as a pris fixe meal or a a la carte meal. Often used adjectively; as, a table-d'hôte meal. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

‖ [ F. ] Lit., the golden fleece; specif., the order of the Golden Fleece, or its jewel. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

A fusible alloy consisting of one or two parts of cadmium, two parts of tin, four of lead, with seven or eight part of bismuth. It melts at from 66° to 71° C. See Fusible metal, under Fusible. [ 1913 Webster ]