a. Attesting; furnishing evidence. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a contending manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gastro- + -intestinal. ] (Anat. & Med.) Of or pertaining to the stomach and intestines; gastroenteric. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. intestinal. ] Of or pertaining to the intestines of an animal; as, the intestinal tube; intestinal digestion; intestinal enzymes. [ 1913 Webster ]

Intestinal canal. Same as Intestine, n. --
Intestinal worm (Zool.), any species of helminth living in the intestinal canal of any animal. The species are numerous. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. intestinus, fr. intus on the inside, within, fr. in in: cf. F. intestine. See In. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Internal; inward; -- opposed to external. [ 1913 Webster ]

Epilepsies, fierce catarrhs,
Intestine stone and ulcers. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Internal with regard to a state or country; domestic; not foreign; -- applied usually to that which is evil; as, intestine disorders, calamities, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

Hoping here to end
Intestine war in heaven, the arch foe subdued. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

An intestine struggle . . . between authority and liberty. Hume. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Depending upon the internal constitution of a body or entity; subjective. [ 1913 Webster ]

Everything labors under an intestine necessity. Cudworth. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Shut up; inclosed. [ R. ] Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Intestines [ L. intestinum: cf. F. intestin. See Intestine, a. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. (Anat.) That part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus. See Illust. of Digestive apparatus. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. pl. The bowels; entrails; viscera. [ 1913 Webster ]

Large intestine (Human Anat. & Med.), the lower portion of the bowel, terminating at the anus. It is adapted for the retention of fecal matter, being shorter, broader, and less convoluted than the small intestine; it consists of three parts, the cæcum, colon, and rectum. --
Small intestine (Human Anat. & Med.), the upper portion of the bowel, in which the process of digestion is practically completed. It is narrow and contorted, and consists of three parts, the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ l. lien the spleen + E. intestinal. ] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the spleen and intestine; as, the lieno-intestinal vein of the frog. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. By way of protesting. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Anat.) Situated under, or on the ventral side of, the intestine. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. pl. [ NL. See Test a shell, and Cardo. ] (Zool.) A division of brachiopods including those which have a calcareous shell furnished with a hinge and hinge teeth. Terebratula and Spirifer are examples. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. testiculus, dim. of testis a testicle, probably the same word as testis a witness, as being a witness to manhood. Cf. Test a witness. ] (Anat.) One of the essential male genital glands which secrete the semen. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. testis testis + condere to hide. ] (Zool.) Having the testicles naturally concealed, as in the case of the cetaceans. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the testicle. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ NL. testiculatus. ] (Bot.) (a) Shaped like a testicle, ovate and solid. (b) Having two tubers resembling testicles in form, as some species of orchis. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ OF. testiere. See Tester a headpiece. ] A piece of plate armor for the head of a war horse; a tester. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ See Testy. ] Testy; headstrong; obstinate. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Testif they were and lusty for to play. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. testificatio: cf. OF. testification. See Testify. ] The act of testifying, or giving testimony or evidence; as, a direct testification of our homage to God. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ NL. ] A testifier. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who testifies; one who gives testimony, or bears witness to prove anything; a witness. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Testified p. pr. & vb. n. Testifying ] [ OF. testifier, L. testificari; testis a witness + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See -fy, and cf. Attest, Contest, Detest, Protest, Testament. ] 1. To make a solemn declaration, verbal or written, to establish some fact; to give testimony for the purpose of communicating to others a knowledge of something not known to them. [ 1913 Webster ]

Jesus . . . needed not that any should testify of man, for he knew what was in man. John ii. 25. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Law) To make a solemn declaration under oath or affirmation, for the purpose of establishing, or making proof of, some fact to a court; to give testimony in a cause depending before a tribunal. [ 1913 Webster ]

One witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die. Num. xxxv. 30. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To declare a charge; to protest; to give information; to bear witness; -- with against. [ 1913 Webster ]

O Israel, . . . I will testify against thee. Ps. l. 7. [ 1913 Webster ]

I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals. Neh. xiii. 15. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. 1. To bear witness to; to support the truth of by testimony; to affirm or declare solemny. [ 1913 Webster ]

We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. John iii. 11. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Law) To affirm or declare under oath or affirmation before a tribunal, in order to prove some fact. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a testy manner; fretfully; peevishly; with petulance. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. OF. testimoniale, LL. testimonialis, L. testimoniales (sc. litterae). See Testimonial, a. ] 1. A writing or certificate which bears testimony in favor of one's character, good conduct, ability, etc., or of the value of a thing. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Something, as money or plate, presented to a preson as a token of respect, or of obligation for services rendered. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. testimonialis: cf. F. testimonial. ] Relating to, or containing, testimony. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To witness; to attest; to prove by testimony. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Testimonies [ L. testimonium, from testis a witness: cf. OF. testimoine, testemoine, testimonie. See Testify. ] 1. A solemn declaration or affirmation made for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Such declaration, in judicial proceedings, may be verbal or written, but must be under oath or affirmation. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Affirmation; declaration; as, these doctrines are supported by the uniform testimony of the fathers; the belief of past facts must depend on the evidence of human testimony, or the testimony of historians. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Open attestation; profession. [ 1913 Webster ]

[ Thou ] for the testimony of truth, hast borne
Universal reproach. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Witness; evidence; proof of some fact. [ 1913 Webster ]

When ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Mark vi. 11. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. (Jewish Antiq.) The two tables of the law. [ 1913 Webster ]

Thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee. Ex. xxv. 16. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. Hence, the whole divine revelation; the sacre&unr_; Scriptures. [ 1913 Webster ]

The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Ps. xix. 7. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Proof; evidence; attestation; witness; affirmation; confirmation; averment. -- Testimony, Proof, Evidence. Proof is the most familiar, and is used more frequently (though not exclusively) of facts and things which occur in the ordinary concerns of life. Evidence is a word of more dignity, and is more generally applied to that which is moral or intellectual; as, the evidences of Christianity, etc. Testimony is what is deposed to by a witness on oath or affirmation. When used figuratively or in a wider sense, the word testimony has still a reference to some living agent as its author, as when we speak of the testimony of conscience, or of doing a thing in testimony of our affection, etc. Testimony refers rather to the thing declared, evidence to its value or effect. “To conform our language more to common use, we ought to divide arguments into demonstrations, proofs, and probabilities; ba proofs, meaning such arguments from experience as leave no room for doubt or opposition.” Hume. “The evidence of sense is the first and highest kind of evidence of which human nature is capable.” Bp. Wilkins. “The proof of everything must be by the testimony of such as the parties produce.” Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality or state of being testy; fretfulness; petulance. [ 1913 Webster ]

Testiness is a disposition or aptness to be angry. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. The act of testing or proving; trial; proof. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Metal.) The operation of refining gold or silver in a test, or cupel; cupellation. [ 1913 Webster ]

Testing machine (Engin.), a machine used in the determination of the strength of materials, as iron, stone, etc., and their behavior under strains of various kinds, as elongation, bending, crushing, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. Testes [ L. ] (Anat.) A testicle. [ 1913 Webster ]

See accommodating.
See aching.
See ailing.
See aiming.
See alarming.
See altering.
See appreciating.
See approving.
See aspiring.
See assisting.
See attempting.
See attending.
See bearing.
See befitting.
See beginning.
See believing.
See bleaching.
See bleeding.
See blemishing.
See blenching.
See blossoming.
See blushing.
See boding.
See branching.
See breathing.
See burning.
See calculating.
See ceasing.
See changing.
See charming.
See communicating.
See complaining.
See complying.
See conceiving.
See conducing.
See confessing.
See conniving.
See consenting.
See considering.
See conspiring.
See consulting.
See consuming.
See contending.
See contriving.
See conversing.
See convincing.
See dawning.
See decaying.
See delaying.
See depending.
See derogating.
See deserving.
See desiring.
See despairing.
See detesting.
See deviating.
See differencing.
See discerning.
See discording.
See discriminating.
See disobliging.
See dispensing.
See dissembling.
See dissolving.
See distinguishing.
See distracting.
See disturbing.
See doubting.
See dreading.
See drooping.
See ebbing.
See echoing.
See edifying.
See ending.
See enduring.
See engaging.
See enjoying.
See entering.
See enterprising.
See entertaining.
See envying.
See existing.
See fadging.
See fading.
See fainting.
See faltering.
See fearing.
See feigning.
See fighting.
See fitting.
See flagging.
See flattering.
See flinching.
See folding.
See forbearing.
See foreboding.
See foreseeing.
See forgiving.
See giving.
See grudging.
See harming.
See heeding.
See hesitating.
See hoping.
See hurting.
See importing.
See imposing.
See improving.
See interesting.
See intermitting.
See intoxicating.
See inviting.
See jarring.
See laboring.
See lingering.
See listening.
See loving.
See meddling.
See meriting.
See mistrusting.
See moving.
See murmuring.
See obliging.
See observing.
See offending.
See opening.
See pardoning.
See paying.
See perceiving.
See performing.
See perishing.
See pitying.
See pleasing.
See possessing.
See preaching.
See prepossessing.
See presuming.
See pretending.
See prevailing.
See prevaricating.
See profiting.
See promising.
See proving.
See quailing.
See questioning.
See reasoning.
See recalling.
See reclining.
See recurring.
See referring.
See reflecting.
See refunding.
See refusing.
See rejoicing.
See relaxing.
See relishing.
See remembering.
See repenting.
See repining.
See reproving.
See repulsing.
See resisting.
See resolving.
See resting.
See returning.
See rewarding.
See sanctifying.
See satisfying.
See searching.
See seeing.
See setting.
See shrinking.
See sinking.
See sleeping.
See slipping.
See slumbering.
See speaking.
See stinting.
See stirring.
See stooping.
See submitting.
See sufficing.
See suiting.
See surging.
See suspecting.
See sweating.
See swerving.
See sympathizing.
See tasting.
See thriving.
See tiring.
See toiling.
See trading.
See trembling.
See trespassing.
See trifling.
See vacillating.
See varying.
See walking.
See wandering.
See waning.
See wasting.
See wavering.
See weeping.
See winking.
See winning.
See withdrawing.
See withering.
See wondering.
See working.
See writing.
See yielding.
----- and the like. [ 1913 Webster ]

The above classes of words are unlimited in extent, and such compounds may be formed by any writer or speaker at will from almost all the adjectives or participles in the language, excepting those which have a recognized and usual negative correspondent with the prefix -in. No attempt will be made, therefore, to define them all in this Dictionary; many will be omitted from its Vocabulary which are negations of the simple word, and are readily explained by prefixing a not to the latter. Derivatives of these words in -ly and -ness will also, for the most part, be omitted for the same or similar reasons. [ 1913 Webster ]

There will be inserted as separate articles with definitions, the following: -- [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Those which have acquired an opposed or contrary, instead of a merely negative, meaning; as, unfriendly, ungraceful, unpalatable, unquiet, and the like; or else an intensive sense more than a prefixed not would express; as, unending, unparalleled, undisciplined, undoubted, unsafe, and the like. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Those which have the value of independent words, inasmuch as the simple words are either not used at all, or are rarely, or at least much less frequently, used; as, unavoidable, unconscionable, undeniable, unspeakable, unprecedented, unruly, and the like; or inasmuch as they are used in a different sense from the usual meaning of the primitive, or especially in one of the significations of the latter; as, unaccountable, unalloyed, unbelieving, unpretending, unreserved, and the like; or inasmuch as they are so frequently and familiarly used that they are hardly felt to be of negative origin; as, uncertain, uneven, and the like. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Those which are anomalous, provincial, or, for some other reason, not desirable to be used, and are so indicated; as, unpure for impure, unsatisfaction for dissatisfaction, unexpressible for inexpressible, and the like. [ 1913 Webster ]

II. Un- is prefixed to nouns to express the absence of, or the contrary of, that which the noun signifies; as, unbelief, unfaith, unhealth, unrest, untruth, and the like. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Compounds of this last class are given in full in their proper order in the Vocabulary. [ 1913 Webster ]