Found 2 items, similar to n.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: N N n 1: (of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter [syn: normality] 2: a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues [syn: nitrogen, atomic number 7] 3: the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees [syn: north, due north] 4: a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 m/sec/sec to a mass of 1 kilogram; equal to 100,000 dynes [syn: newton] 5: the 14th letter of the Roman alphabet
English → English (gcide) Definition: n Uxorious \Ux*o"ri*ous\, a. [L. uxorius, fr. uxor a wife.] Excessively fond of, or submissive to, a wife; being a dependent husband. “Uxorious magistrates.” --Milton. [1913 Webster] How wouldst thou insult, When I must live uxorious to thy will In perfect thraldom! --Milton. [1913 Webster] -- Uxo*o"ri*ous*ly, adv. -- Ux*o"ri*ous*ness, n. [1913 Webster] Valiant \Val"iant\, a. [OE. valiant, F. vaillant, OF. vaillant, valant, originally p. pr. of OF. & F. valoir to be worth, L. valere to be strong. See Wield, and cf. Avail, Convalesce, Equivalent, Prevail, Valid.] [1913 Webster] 1. Vigorous in body; strong; powerful; as, a valiant fencer. [Obs.] --Walton. [1913 Webster] 2. Intrepid in danger; courageous; brave. [1913 Webster] A valiant and most expert gentleman. --Shak. [1913 Webster] And Saul said to David . . . be thou valiant for me, and fight the Lord's battles. --1 Sam. xviii. 17. [1913 Webster] 3. Performed with valor or bravery; heroic. “Thou bearest the highest name for valiant acts.” --Milton. [1913 Webster] [The saints] have made such valiant confessions. --J. H. Newman. [1913 Webster] -- Val"iant*ly, adv. -- Val"iant*ness, n. [1913 Webster] York use \York" use`\ (Eccl.) The one of the three printed uses of England which was followed in the north. It was based on the Sarum use. See Use, n., 6. --Shipley. [1913 Webster]