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  • 121A priori — A pri*o ri [L. a (ab) + prior former.] 1. (Logic) Characterizing that kind of reasoning which deduces consequences from definitions formed, or principles assumed, or which infers effects from causes previously known; deductive or deductively. The …

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  • 122Al2O3 — Alumina A*lu mi*na, n. [L. alumen, aluminis. See {Alum}.] (Chem.) One of the earths, consisting of two parts of aluminium and three of oxygen, {Al2O3}. [1913 Webster] Note: It is the oxide of the metal aluminium, the base of aluminous salts, a… …

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  • 123Alumina — A*lu mi*na, n. [L. alumen, aluminis. See {Alum}.] (Chem.) One of the earths, consisting of two parts of aluminium and three of oxygen, {Al2O3}. [1913 Webster] Note: It is the oxide of the metal aluminium, the base of aluminous salts, a… …

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  • 124American Braille — Point Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… …

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  • 125At all points — Point Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… …

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  • 126At point — Point Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… …

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  • 127At the point — Point Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… …

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  • 128Beastly — Beast ly (b[=e]st l[y^]), a. 1. Pertaining to, or having the form, nature, or habits of, a beast. [1913 Webster] Beastly divinities and droves of gods. Prior. [1913 Webster] 2. Characterizing the nature of a beast; contrary to the nature and… …

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