A Dictionary of English Synonymes and Synonymous or Parallel Expressions / Designed as a Practical Guide to Aptness and Variety of Phraseology

by Richard Soule

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Nab, v. a. [Colloquial.] Seize (suddenly), catch, clutch, grasp, snatch, lay hands on, lay hold on, take possession of. Nabob, n. Millionnaire, Crœsus, very rich man, man of great wealth, man of fortune. Nacre, n. Mother-of-pearl. Nacreous, a. Pearly, iridescent, irisated, pavonine. Nag, n. Horse (especially a small horse), pony. Naiad, n. (Myth.) Water-nymph. Nail, n. Claw, talon. Naïve, a. [Fr.] Artless, unaffected, ingenuous, natural, plain, simple, unsophisticated, candid. Naïveté, n. [Fr.] Artlessness, ingenuousness, naturalness, simplicity, native candor, unaffected plainness. Naked, a. 1. Nude, uncovered, bare, denuded, unclothed, undressed, IN PURIS NATURALIBUS. 2. Exposed, defenceless, unarmed, unprotected, unguarded. 3. Manifest, unconcealed, evident, open, plain. 4. Simple, mere, sheer. Nakedness, n. Nudity. Namby-pamby, a. Finical, affectedly fine. Name, n. 1. Appellation, title, epithet, denomination, designation, descriptive term. 2. Reputation, repute, credit, character. 3. Note, distinction, fame, renown, celebrity, eminence, honor. Name, v. a. 1. Denominate, entitle, style, term, call, dub, phrase, christen, give an appellation to. 2. Mention, speak of, call by name. 3. Nominate, designate, specify. Namely, ad. Particularly, VIDELICET, that is, that is to say, to wit, to particularize. Nap, n. v. Doze, slumber, drowse, take a short sleep. Nap, n. Doze, slumber, short sleep. Naphtha, n. Rock oil, mineral oil. Nappy, a. [Scottish.] Drunk, fuddled, intoxicated, tipsy, corned, muddled, GROGGY. Narcissus, n. Daffodil. Narcotic, a. Stupefying, stupefactive. Narrate, v. a. Relate, recite, recount, rehearse, tell, detail, describe, give an account of. Narration, n. 1. Recital, description, rehearsal, relation, account, statement. 2. Story, history, narrative, tale, chronicle. Narrative, n. Narration, relation, tale, account, recital, rehearsal, description, story, history, chronicle. Narrator, n. Relater, historian. Narrow, a. 1. Of little breadth. 2. Contracted, circumscribed, limited, confined, straitened, cramped, pinched, scanty, incapacious, of small extent. 3. Bigoted, selfish, niggardly, mean, ungenerous, parsimonious, covetous, mercenary, illiberal. 4. Close, near, within a little, with little to spare, within narrow limits. Narrow, v. a. Contract, restrict, limit, cramp. Narrow house, Grave, tomb, sepulchre, house of death. Narrows, n. pl. Strait, sound. Narrow-minded, a. Illiberal, bigoted, prejudiced, warped, biassed, partial, of narrow or contracted views. Narwhal, n. Sea-unicorn, unicorn-fish, unicorn-whale (Monodon monoceros). Nascent, a. Incipient, opening, initial, dawning, inchoative, initiatory, rudimental, beginning, commencing, at the start, in the act of evolution. Nastiness, n. 1. Filth, filthiness, dirtiness, foulness, impurity, uncleanness, pollution, defilement, squalor. 2. Obscenity, smuttiness, indecency, ribaldry. Nasty, a. 1. Filthy, foul, unclean, impure, dirty, polluted, denied, nauseous, disgusting, sickening, loathsome, offensive, repulsive, squalid. 2. Obscene, smutty, gross, indelicate, lewd, indecent, ribald, loose. Natal, a. Native, of birth. Natal day, Birthday. Natch-bone, n. Aitch-bone, edge-bone. Nation, n. 1. State, commonwealth, realm, nationality. 2. People, community, population, race. National, a. Public, general. Nationality, n. 1. National character. 2. State, realm, nation, commonwealth. Native, a. 1. Natal, of birth. 2. Vernacular, VULGAR, mother. 3. Indigenous, natural, congenital, original, genuine, intrinsic, real, unartificial, home-bred, not acquired, bred in the bone, that runs in the blood. Native, n. Original inhabitant. Nativity, n. Birth. Natty, a. [Colloquial.] Neat, spruce, fine, jaunty, trig, trim, finical, foppish, dandyish. Natural, a. 1. Of nature. 2. Original, indigenous, essential, characteristic, native, not acquired, not assumed. 3. Regular, normal, not exceptional, not violent, in the course of nature, adapted to nature, consistent with nature, conformable to nature. 4. Illegitimate, born out of wedlock. Natural, n. Fool, simpleton, DUNCE. Natural child, Bastard, love-child, illegitimate child. Naturalize, v. a. Adopt as a citizen, adopt as native. Nature, n. 1. World, creation, universe, system of created things, aggregate of phenomena, world of matter and of mind, sum of causes and effects. 2. Sum total of sensible objects, world of matter. 3. Character, essence, constitution, quality. 4. Kind, sort, species. 5. Temper, disposition, humor, mood, grain. 6. Mind, intelligence, intelligent being. 7. Active principle of the universe, soul of the universe, God. 8. Regular course of things, usual or established order of events. 9. What is natural, conformity with nature, accordance with truth or reality. Naught, n. Nothing, nought. Naught, a. Worthless, bad, of no value. Naughtiness, n. 1. Wickedness, vice, badness, iniquity. 2. Perverseness, frowardness. Naughty, a. 1. Wicked, bad, corrupt, sinful. 2. Perverse, froward, mischievous. Nausea, n. 1. Seasickness. 2. Qualm, sickness of the stomach, inclination to vomit. 3. Disgust, loathing, repugnance, aversion, strong dislike. Nauseate, v. n. Feel nausea, feel disgust, grow qualmish. Nauseate, v. a. 1. Sicken, disgust, revolt, make sick, turn one's stomach, make one's gorge rise. 2. Loathe, abhor, detest, abominate, feel nausea or disgust at, shrink from, recoil from. Nauseous, a. Disgusting, loathsome, nauseating, sickening, revolting, repulsive, distasteful, offensive, abominable, foul. Naval, a. Nautical, marine, maritime. Navel-string, n. Umbilical cord. Navew, n. French turnip (Brassica napus). Navicular, a. (Anat. & Bot.) Boat-shaped, cymbiform. Navigate, v. n. Sail, cruise, course, go in a vessel, plough the waves, plough the deep. Navigate, v. a. 1. Sail over, sail on, pass in a vessel. 2. Steer, direct (in sailing), guide the course of. Navigator, n. Sailor, seaman. Navy, n. Fleet, ships of war. Nay, ad. 1. No. 2. Not only so, but more; not this only, but also. Near, a. 1. Nigh, close, neighboring, adjacent, contiguous, proximate, adjoining, not far, not distant, bordering upon, approximate to, close upon, close by, hard upon, close at hand. 2. Imminent, impending, forthcoming, approaching, threatening, at hand, about to happen, going to happen. 3. Intimate, dear, familiar, closely allied, closely attached. 4. Direct, short, straight. Near, ad. Nearly. Near, prep. Nigh, close to, close by, not far from. Nearly, ad. 1. Approximately, not remotely. 2. Almost, well-nigh, within a little. 3. Closely, intimately. Near-sighted, a. Short-sighted, myopic, purblind. Neat, a. 1. Clean, cleanly, unsoiled, tidy, spotless, unsullied, immaculate, unstained, pure. 2. Nice, spruce, trim. 3. Chaste, simple, in good taste. Neat-cattle, n. Bovine animals (bulls, oxen, cows, calves, heifers, steers), beeves. Neatly, ad. Cleanly, in a neat manner. Neatness, n. 1. Cleanness, cleanliness, tidiness. 2. Nicety, spruceness, trimness. 3. Chasteness, simplicity. Neb, n. Beak, bill, nib. Nebulosity, n. Cloudiness, haziness, mistiness. Nebulous, a. Cloudy, hazy, misty. Necessary, a. 1. Inevitable, unavoidable, that must be, not to be avoided. 2. Requisite, essential, indispensable, needful, that cannot be spared. 3. Involuntary, not free. Necessary, n. 1. Requisite, requirement, necessity, essential, indispensable thing, SINE QUA NON. 2. Privy, jakes, water-closet, back-house. Necessitate, v. a. Compel, force, oblige, make necessary, render unavoidable. Necessitous, a. Needy, indigent, poor, penniless, moneyless, destitute, distressed, pinched, reduced, in need, in want, short of money, out of money, out of pocket, out of cash. Necessity, n. 1. Compulsion, fatality, fate, destiny, irresistible force. 2. Indispensableness, indispensability, inevitableness. 3. Need, needfulness, urgency, exigency, pressing want. 4. Requirement, requisite, essential, necessary, indispensable thing, SINE QUA NON. Neck-cloth, n. Cravat, neckerchief, necktie. Neckerchief, n. Cravat, neck-cloth. Neckhandkerchief, n. Cravat, neck-cloth. Necktie, n. Cravat, neckcloth. Necrology, n. Obituary, register of deaths. Necromancer, n. Sorcerer, conjurer, enchanter, juggler, charmer, diviner, wizard, magician, exorcist, seer, soothsayer. Necromancy, n. Sorcery, magic, divination, enchantment, conjuration, black art, magical art. Necropolis, n. Cemetery, churchyard, graveyard, mortuary, burial-ground, burial-place, city of the dead. Need, n. 1. Necessity, want, exigency, urgency, emergency. 2. Indigence, poverty, penury, destitution, distress. Need, v. a. Want, require, lack, be in want of, stand in want of. Needful, a. Necessary, requisite, essential, indispensable. Needle-shaped, a. Aciform, acicular, aciculate. Needless, a. Unnecessary, useless, not requisite, not needed. Needs, ad. Necessarily. Needy, a. Indigent, destitute, poor, NECESSITOUS. Nefarious, a. Abominable, atrocious, detestable, execrable, iniquitous, scandalous, wicked, infamous, villanous, heinous, flagitious, very wicked. Negation, n. Denial, disavowal, disclaimer. Neglect, v. a. 1. Omit, leave out, pass over. 2. Disregard, slight, contemn, overlook, pay no heed to, pay no regard to, leave out of view, leave on one side, not care a straw for. Neglect, n. 1. Omission (of a particular act of duty), failure, default, NEGLIGENCE, remissness. 2. Slight, disregard, disrespect. Neglectful, a. Heedless, careless, negligent, thoughtless. Negligence, n. Neglect (as a habit), carelessness, thoughtlessness, remissness, heedlessness, disregard, inattention, LACHES. Negligent, a. Careless (habitually), thoughtless, heedless, remiss, regardless, inattentive, neglectful. Negotiate, v. n. Treat, bargain. Negotiate, v. a. 1. Treat for, arrange for. 2. Pass, put into circulation. Negotiation, n. Transaction. Negro-corn, n. Doura, Indian millet, Guinea corn (Sorghum vulgare). Neigh, v. n. Whinny. Neighborhood, n. Vicinity, vicinage, environs. Neighborly, a. Friendly, kind, civil, social, obliging, attentive, on friendly terms. Neither, pron. & a. Not either, nor one nor the other. Neither head nor tail, Neither one thing nor the other, nothing distinct or definite. Neither here nor there, 1. Nowhere, neither in one place nor another. 2. Irrelevant, not to the purpose. Nem. con. [L. Contracted from nemine contradicente, no one speaking against.] Unanimously, with one accord, with one consent, to a man, as one man, one and all, on all hands, in chorus, without a dissenting voice. Neologism, n. 1. New word or phrase. 2. Neology, use of new words or phrases. Neology, n. 1. Neologism, use of new words or phrases. 2. (Theol.) Rationalism, rationalistic interpretation. Neophyte, n. 1. Convert, proselyte, CATECHUMEN. 2. Beginner, tyro, pupil. Nephritis, n. [L.] (Med.) Inflammation of the kidneys. Nerve, n. 1. Strength, power, force. 2. Courage, pluck, fortitude, firmness, resolution, hardihood, manhood. Nerve, v. a. Strengthen, invigorate, fortify, brace. Nervous, a. 1. Of the nerves. 2. Sinewy, strong, vigorous, robust, forcible, powerful. 3. Timid, timorous, easily agitated. Nervousness, n. 1. Strength, force, power, vigor. 2. Timidity, timorousness, trepidation, tremor, flutter, nervous agitation. Nescience, n. Ignorance. Nest, n. Aerie. Nestle, v. n. Snuggle, cuddle, snug, harbor, lodge, lie close. Net, n. Snare, gin, trap, toil. Net, a. Clear, without deductions. Net, v. a. Clear, get or gain over and above expenses. Nether, a. Lower. Nettle, v. a. Fret, chafe, ruffle, irritate, vex, tease, harass, provoke, incense, exasperate, sting. Net-work, n. Netting, reticulated or decussated work. Neutral, a. Indifferent, of neither party, taking no part with either side. Neutralize, v. a. Counterbalance, render neutral, render inert, destroy the effect of, render of no effect. Never, ad. 1. At no time, not at any time, not ever. 2. In no degree, not at all. Nevertheless, ad. However, notwithstanding, not at all the less. New, a. 1. Novel, fresh, of recent origin, not old. 2. Recent, modern, not ancient, of the present day. 3. Just discovered, recently made known. 4. Unaccustomed, unused, not habituated, not familiar. News, n. Tidings, intelligence, information, advice, word, piece of information, recent accounts. Newsmonger, n. Quidnunc. Newspaper, n. Gazette, journal. Newt, n. Eft, salamander. Next, a. Nearest. Next door to, 1. Next house to. 2. Near to, bordering on. Nib, n. 1. Bill, beak, neb. 2. Point (of a pen). Nibble, v. a. & n. Gnaw, bite (by nips), browse. Nice, a. 1. Exact, accurate, precise, critical, definite, strict, rigorous. 2. Fastidious, dainty, squeamish, punctilious, finical, difficult, over-scrupulous, exacting, hard to please, very particular. 3. Subtile, fine, refined, minute. 4. Delicate, dainty, luscious, soft, tender, savory, delicious, palatable. 5. [Colloquial.] Pleasant, agreeable, delightful, good. Niceness, n. 1. Exactness, accuracy, precision, nicety. 2. Scrupulousness, fastidiousness, delicacy, daintiness, squeamishness. Nicety, n. 1. Accuracy, exactness, precision, truth, niceness. 2. Fastidiousness, daintiness, PURISM, squeamishness. 3. Subtilty, nice point, minute distinction. 4. Delicacy, dainty, tidbit, delicate morsel. Niche, n. Nook, recess. Nick, n. 1. Critical point (of time), critical moment, fortunate conjuncture. 2. Notch, dent, dint, indentation, incision. Nick, v. a. Notch, cut notches in. Nickname, n. Sobriquet, by-name. Nictate, v. n. [Rare.] Wink, blink. Nictation, n. Winking. Niggard, n. Miser, curmudgeon, churl, hunks, lickpenny, skinflint, scrimp, screw, mean fellow, sordid wretch. Niggard, a. Parsimonious, NIGGARDLY. Niggardliness, n. Parsimony, stinginess, avarice, meanness. Niggardly, a. 1. Parsimonious, covetous, stingy, avaricious, miserly, penurious, sordid, mean, illiberal, mercenary, niggard, close, close-fisted. 2. Saving, sparing, chary. Nigh, a. Near, adjacent, adjoining, contiguous, close by, close, close at hand, bordering upon, not far off, not distant, approximate to, hard by. Nigh, ad. Near, nearly. Nigh, prep. Near, close to, close by, not far from. Night-fall, n. Evening, dusk, close of the day. Nightingale, n. Philomel, philomela, (Philomela luscinia.) Night-jar, n. Goat-sucker, wheel-bird, churn-owl (Caprimulgus Europœus). Nightly, a. Nocturnal. Night-walker, n. Somnambulist, sleep-walker. Nihilism, n. Nothingness, nothing, non-existence, nonentity, nullity. Nihility, n. Nothingness, nothing, non-existence, nonentity, nullity. Nimble, a. Agile, lively, brisk, active, smart, quick, spry, ready, alert, dapper, sprightly. Nimbleness, n. Briskness, smartness, agility, spryness, alertness, activity, sprightliness. Nincompoop, n. [Low.] Ninny. Ninepins, n. pl. Skittles. Ninny, n. Simpleton, fool, DUNCE. Nip, v. a. 1. Pinch, compress, squeeze, gripe. 2. Clip, cut off. 3. Blast, bite, destroy, ruin. Nip, n. 1. Pinch, bite. 2. Bit, small cut. 3. [Low.] Dram, nipper, sip, drink. Nipper, n. 1. Fore tooth (of a horse). 2. [Low.] Dram, nip, sip, drink. Nippers, n. pl. Pincers, tweezers. Nipple, n. Teat, dug, pap. Nitre, n. [Written also Niter.] Saltpetre, nitrate of potash. Nitric acid, Aquafortis, spirit of nitre. Nitric oxide, Deutoxide of nitrogen, binoxide of nitrogen, nitrous gas, nitrous air. Nitrogen, n. Azote. Nitrogenize, v. a. Azotize. Nitro-muriatic acid, Aqua regia. Nitrous ether, Sweet spirits of nitre. Nitrous oxide, Laughing gas, protoxide of nitrogen, exhilarating gas. No, ad. 1. Nay. 2. Not at all, in no degree. No, a. None, not any. Nob, n. [Colloquial.] Nobleman. Nobby, a. [Colloquial.] Consequential, aristocratic. Nobility, n. 1. Grandeur, greatness, dignity, nobleness, elevation, superiority, worthiness, loftiness of character, moral excellence. 2. Noble birth, patrician dignity, eminence by rank. 3. Noblesse, aristocracy, peerage, patrician class. Noble, a. 1. Great, dignified, superior, elevated, worthy, exalted, illustrious. 2. Grand, stately, lordly, splendid, magnificent, sublime. Noble, n. Nobleman. Nobleman, n. Peer, noble, grandee, lord, one of the nobility. Nobleness, n. 1. Greatness, dignity, magnanimity, elevation, superiority, worthiness, nobility, loftiness of character, moral excellence. 2. Stateliness, grandeur, magnificence. Noblesse, [Fr.] Aristocracy, peerage, nobility. Nobody, n. No one, no person, not any one, not anybody. Nocturnal, a. Nightly. Nocturnally, ad. Nightly, by night. Nod, v. a. & n. Bow. Nod, n. Bow, beck. Noddle, n. Head (in contempt). Noddy, n. 1. Fool, simpleton, DUNCE. 2. (Ornith.) Booby, gannet, solan goose (Sterna solida). Node, n. Knot, knob, protuberance, swelling, lump, prominence, process, excrescence, nodule. Nodule, n. Knot, NODE. Noise, n. 1. Sound. 2. Clamor, din, blare, clatter, uproar, tumult, ado, cry, vociferation, hubbub, racket, HALLABALOO, fuss, breeze. Noisome, a. 1. Noxious, injurious, hurtful, unwholesome, insalubrious, unhealthy, pernicious, mischievous, detrimental, destructive, deleterious, baneful, poisonous, pestilential. 2. Offensive, fetid, disgusting. Noisy, a. Clamorous, boisterous, turbulent, vociferous, obstreperous, blatant, brawling, blustering, uproarious, tumultuous, riotous. Nomad, n. 1. Wandering tribe, nomadic people. 2. Wanderer, BOOLY. Nomade, n. 1. Wandering tribe, nomadic people. 2. Wanderer, BOOLY. Nomadic, a. Wandering, migratory, vagrant, roving, strolling. Nomenclature, n. Terminology. Nominal, a. Titular, not real, only in name. Nominate, v. a. Name for an office, propose as a candidate, designate for appointment or election. Nonage, n. Minority, pupilage. Non-appearance, n. Absence. Non-attendance, n. Absence. Nonchalance, n. [Fr.] Carelessness, indifference, unconcern, coolness. Nonchalant, a. [Fr.] Unconcerned, indifferent, careless, cool, apathetic, not anxious. Non compos, n. [Contracted from non compos mentis.] Simpleton, DUNCE, fool. Non compos mentis, [L.] Demented, idiotic, lunatic, foolish, imbecile, crazy, destitute of common sense, void of understanding. None, pron., sing. & pl. Not one, not any. Nonentity, n. 1. Inexistence, nonexistence. 2. Nothing. Non-essential, a. Adventitious, incidental, accidental, extraneous, extrinsic. Nonesuch, n. Nonpareil, paragon, pattern, model, CHEF-D'ŒUVRE, BEAU IDEAL, acme of perfection, pink of perfection. Nonpareil, n. Nonesuch. Nonpareil, a. Peerless. Nonplus, n. Puzzle, perplexity, poser, quandary. Nonplus, v. a. Puzzle, confound, confuse, disconcert, perplex, pose, put to a stand. Non-resistance, n. Passive obedience. Nonsense, n. 1. Folly, absurdity, stuff, trash, moonshine, twaddle, balderdash, fudge, inanity, platitude. 2. Trifles, things of no consequence or importance. Nonsensical, a. Absurd, foolish, silly, senseless, insensate, stupid, ill-judged, unreasonable, irrational, preposterous, unmeaning, frivolous, trifling. Noodle, n. Simpleton, fool, DUNCE. Nook, n. Corner, recess, niche, retired place. Noonday,n. Midday, noon, meridian, twelve o'clock. Noontide, n. Midday, noon, meridian, twelve o'clock. Noose, n. Hitch, running knot. Normal, a. 1. Regular, analogical, according to rule. 2. Perpendicular, vertical, erect. North, a. Northerly, northern, boreal, arctic. Northern, a. North, northerly, boreal, arctic. Northern lights, Aurora Borealis. North star, n. Polestar, lodestar. Nose, n. Snout, nozzle. Nose of wax, Doughface, pliable politician. Nosegay, n. Bouquet, posy. Nostalgia, n. (Med.) Homesickness. Nostrum, n. Quack medicine, patent medicine. Notability, n. Notable person, person of note. Notable, a. Remarkable, memorable, extraordinary, signal, distinguished, noted, worthy of notice. Notable, a. Active, diligent, sedulous, industrious, assiduous, busy, watchful, attentive, careful. Notary, n. Notary public. Notch, n. Nick, indentation, dent, dint, incision. Notch, v. a. Nick, cut notches in. Note, n. 1. Sign, symbol, token, indication, character, mark. 2. Memorandum, minute, record. 3. Comment, annotation, schollum, remark. 4. Billet, short letter or epistle. 5. Notice, heed, observation, regard, consideration. 6. Distinction, reputation, celebrity, fame, repute, renown, credit, account, consequence, respectability. 7. Bill, bank-note, promissory note, note of hand, paper money. Note, v. a. 1. Notice, remark, observe, heed, attend to, take notice of, pay attention to. 2. Record, make a note of, make a memorandum of, make a minute of, set down in writing, jot down. 3. Designate, denote. Note-book, n. Memorandum book, adversaria, journal, commonplace book. Noted, a. Distinguished, celebrated, famous, famed, renowned, conspicuous, eminent, illustrious, well known. Nothing, n. 1. Non-existence, nihility, inexistence, nihilism, nonentity, nothingness, nullity. 2. Nought, zero, cipher. 3. Trifle, bagatelle, small matter, thing of no importance, matter of no consequence. Nothing, ad. Not at all, in no degree. Nothingness, n. Nihility, nihilism, non-existence, nonentity. Notice, n. 1. Note, heed, observation, regard, cognizance. 2. Information, notification, advice, intelligence, announcement, mention. 3. Intimation, premonition, warning. Notice, v. a. Heed, regard, mark, note, observe, remark, attend to, advert to, take cognizance of. Noticeable, a. Observable, worthy of notice. Notification, n. 1. Information, notice, advice, intelligence, announcement. 2. Advertisement. Notify, v. a. 1. Declare, promulgate, publish, announce, advertise, make known. 2. Inform, apprise, acquaint, make known to, give notice to, signify to. Notion, n. 1. Conception, concept, universal idea, general or universal conception. 2. Opinion, sentiment, apprehension, judgment, belief, view, impression, estimation, conceit, conviction. Notional, a. 1. Imaginary, fantastical, ideal, chimerical. 2. Whimsical, capricious, visionary, crotchety, freakish. Notoriety, n. Repute (generally in a bad sense), reputation, celebrity, fame, name, note, vogue, figure. Notorious, a. 1. Open, overt, patent, manifest, obvious, apparent, evident, well-known. 2. Conspicuous (generally in a bad sense), noted, celebrated, famous, famed. Notwithstanding, prep. Despite, in spite of. Notwithstanding, conj. Nevertheless, yet, however, for all that. Nought, n. Nothing, naught. Noun, n. Substantive. Nourish, v. a. 1. Nurture, nurse, feed, support, maintain, supply with food or nutriment, furnish sustenance to. 2. Train, educate, instruct, breed, bring up. 3. Cherish, encourage, foster, promote, succor. Nourishing, n. Nutrition. Nourishing, a. Nutritious, nutritive, strengthening, invigorating, healthful, wholesome. Nourishment, n. Food, aliment, diet, sustenance, nutriment, nutrition. Novaculite, n. Turkey-stone, Turkey oil-stone. Novel, a. New, strange, unusual, late, modern, recent. Novel, n. Tale, romance, story, fiction, fictitious narrative, extended parable. Novice, n. 1. Probationer. 2. Tyro, beginner, learner. Novitiate, n. Probation. Now, ad. At this time, at once, at this moment, at present. Now and then, Occasionally, once in a while. Nowadays, ad. In these days, in this age, in the present age. Noway, ad. Not at all, in no degree, in no manner. Noways, ad. Not at all, in no degree, in no manner. Nowise, ad. Noway, noways. Noxious, a. Injurious, hurtful, baneful, pernicious, detrimental, unwholesome, mischievous, insalubrious, deleterious, noisome, pestiferous, pestilent, deadly, baleful, destructive, poisonous. Nozzle, n. Nose, snout. Nucleus, n. Kernel, core, centre. Nude, a. Bare, uncovered, undressed, unclothed, naked, exposed, denuded, stark naked, in a state of nature, IN PURIS NATURALIBUS. Nudge, v. a. Push gently. Nudge, n. Gentle push. Nudity, n. Nakedness. Nugatory, a. 1. Trifling, futile, vain, insignificant, trivial, frivolous, worthless. 2. Inoperative, ineffectual, inefficacious, unavailing, useless, bootless, null, to no purpose. Nugget, n. Lump. Nuisance, n. Annoyance, plague, bane, infliction, curse, scourge, pest. Null, a. Void, invalid, useless, nugatory, of no efficacy, of no account. Nullify, v. a. Annul, invalidate, cancel, abrogate, repeal, make void, make of no effect. Nullity, n. Non-existence, nonentity, nihility, nothing. Numb, a. Torpid, benumbed. Number, v. a. Count, enumerate, tell, reckon, calculate, compute, numerate, call over, tell off, run over, sum up. Number, n. 1. Figure, numeral, digit. 2. Many, multitude, great many. Number one, [Colloquial.] One's self. Numbers, n. pl. Verses, poetry, song. Numbness, n. Torpor, insensibility, deadness, paralysis, palsy. Numeral, n. Figure, number, digit. Numerate, v. a. Beckon, enumerate, count, number, call over, tell off. Numerous, a. 1. Large (in number), made up of many. 2. [Rare.] Rhythmical, melodious, musical. Numskull, n. Blockhead, simpleton, fool, DUNCE. Nuncio, n. 1. Messenger. 2. Ambassador (of the Pope). Nuncupative, a. Oral, not written. Nunnery, n. Convent, cloister, abbey, monastery. Nuptial, a. Bridal, matrimonial, hymeneal, connubial, CONJUGAL. Nuptials, n. pl. Marriage, wedding, bridal, espousals, nuptial festival, marriage ceremony. Nurse, v. a. 1. Nourish, nurture, supply with nourishment. 2. Suckle, feed at the breast, give suck to. 3. Cherish, foster, encourage, succor, promote. Nursling, n. Infant, babe, baby, suckling, BAIRN. Nurture, n. 1. Nourishment, food, diet. 2. Training, education, instruction, discipline, tuition, schooling, breeding. Nurture, v. a. 1. Feed, nourish. 2. Train, educate, instruct, school, rear, breed, discipline, bring up. Nutgall, n. Gall, gall-nut. Nutriment, n. Aliment, nourishment, nutrition, food, diet, sustenance, subsistence, provision, fare, regimen, meat, victuals, BREAD, viands, cheer, rations, pabulum, grub, FEED, PROVENDER, FODDER, FORAGE, PROG. Nutrition, n. 1. Nourishing. 2. Food, NUTRIMENT. Nutritious, a. Nourishing, strengthening, wholesome. Nutritive, a. Nourishing, strengthening, wholesome. Nyctalopy, n. Day-blindness, nocturnal sight. Nymph, n. Damsel, maiden, maid, lass, LASSIE, girl. Nympha, n. (Ent.) Pupa, chrysalis, aurelia.