acedia (Late L.), sloth, indifference.

ac etiam (L.), 'and also'—the name of a clause added to a complaint of trespass in the Court of King's Bench.

à chaque saint sa chandelle (Fr.), to every saint his candle: to every patron his meed of service.

acharné (Fr.), furious, desperate (esp. of battles).

Acherontis pabulum (L.), food for Acheron—of a bad person.

à cheval (Fr.), on horseback.

à compte (Fr.), on account: in part-payment.

à contrecœur (Fr.), reluctantly.

à corps perdu (Fr.), desperately, with might and main.

à couvert (Fr.), under cover: protected.